Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMayton Bridge

Mayton Bridge

England
List entry 1003694
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mayton Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Norfolk, England. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of local infrastructure development. Built to span a watercourse, it demonstrates the constructional techniques and engineering practices characteristic of medieval bridge-building in East Anglia. The structure remains an important survival of Norfolk's medieval heritage and provides evidence of the communications networks that supported local commerce and settlement during the medieval period.

Mayton Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003694. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mayton Bridge?

Mayton Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Norfolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003694.

Who is responsible for protecting Mayton Bridge?

Mayton 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 1003694.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mayton Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Hautbois old church (1.6 km), Roman camp and settlement site W of Horstead (2.5 km), World War II fighter pen, Cold War blast walls and associated remains at the airfield formerly known as RAF Coltishall (2.5 km).

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