Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLimpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge)

Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge)

England
List entry 1005641
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Limpley Stoke Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Frome in the parish of Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire. The bridge dates from the fourteenth century and represents a substantial example of medieval river crossing infrastructure in the region. It is constructed of stone and features the characteristic arched design typical of bridges from this period. The bridge remains an important surviving example of medieval engineering and continues to serve as a crossing point, demonstrating the enduring utility of such structures from the early medieval period onwards.

Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005641. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge)?

Limpley Stoke Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Frome in the parish of Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005641.

Who is responsible for protecting Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge)?

Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005641.

What other scheduled monuments are near Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm (2 km), Hinton Priory Carthusian charterhouse and associated water management features (2.2 km), Site of correrie or lower house to Hinton Priory (2.2 km).

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