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Murtry Old Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Somerset, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an example of vernacular bridge construction typical of its era. Built to facilitate crossing of a local watercourse, the bridge demonstrates the engineering approaches employed in medieval Somerset for maintaining communication and transport routes across the landscape. The monument remains significant as evidence of medieval infrastructure development in the county.
Murtry Old Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006176. View the official record →
Murtry Old Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006176.
Murtry Old 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 1006176.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drying house at The Coach House, Willow Vale (2.3 km), Tedbury camp (2.3 km), Lime Kiln Hill Quarry Cave (3.6 km).
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