Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMulti-span bridge called Trewornan Bridge

Multi-span bridge called Trewornan Bridge

England
List entry 1004484
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Trewornan Bridge is a multi-span stone bridge located in Cornwall, England, and listed as an ancient monument with the National Heritage List entry reference 1004484. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an example of early stone bridge construction in the county. Its multiple spans reflect the practical engineering solutions employed to cross the watercourse it traverses, utilising dressed stone construction typical of medieval Cornish bridge building. The monument survives as evidence of the established trade routes and communication networks that characterised medieval Cornwall.

Multi-span bridge called Trewornan Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004484. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Multi-span bridge called Trewornan Bridge?

Trewornan Bridge is a multi-span stone bridge located in Cornwall, England, and listed as an ancient monument with the National Heritage List entry reference 1004484. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004484.

Who is responsible for protecting Multi-span bridge called Trewornan Bridge?

Multi-span bridge called Trewornan 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 1004484.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multi-span bridge called Trewornan Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A bell barrow, a bowl barrow and a platform barrow 620m west of Higher Cransworth (7 km), Eight round barrows north of Scotland Corner, 980m south west of Pawton Gate Farm (7.2 km), Bowl barrow called Tregawne Barrow (7.2 km).

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