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Lolham Bridges is a medieval bridge complex located near Oundle in Northamptonshire, England. The structure comprises multiple stone arches crossing the River Nene and dates from the medieval period, with evidence suggesting construction and modification across several centuries. The bridge exemplifies medieval engineering practices in river crossing construction and has served as an important communication link across the Nene valley. The site remains significant as a surviving example of medieval infrastructure and continues to be documented within the national heritage record as a scheduled monument.
Lolham Bridges is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006800. View the official record →
Lolham Bridges is a medieval bridge complex located near Oundle in Northamptonshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006800.
Lolham Bridges 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 1006800.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Standing Stones 'Robin Hood' and 'Little John' (9.1 km), Ferry Bridge (9.2 km), Site of Roman villa NE of Sibson Hollow (9.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Lolham Bridges's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Lolham Bridges stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.