Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLower Fittleworth South Bridge

Lower Fittleworth South Bridge

England
List entry 1005844
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lower Fittleworth South Bridge is a medieval bridge structure located in Sussex, England. The bridge crosses the River Rother and forms part of the historic routeway through the Rother valley. Constructed in stone, it retains characteristics typical of medieval bridge engineering of the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries. The structure represents an important example of medieval infrastructure serving local communication and commerce in the Sussex Weald.

Lower Fittleworth South Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005844. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lower Fittleworth South Bridge?

Lower Fittleworth South Bridge is a medieval bridge structure located in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005844.

Who is responsible for protecting Lower Fittleworth South Bridge?

Lower Fittleworth South 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 1005844.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower Fittleworth South Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mill Ball: a bowl barrow south of Bury Hill (6.8 km), Cross dyke 330m north west of Whiteways Lodge (7.3 km), Bowl barrow 430m north east of Gumber Farm (7.6 km).

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