New Bridge

England
List entry 1004851
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

New Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Thames near Moulsford in Berkshire, constructed in the late fourteenth century, likely between 1370 and 1390. The bridge is built of Cotswold stone and comprises a series of pointed arches characteristic of medieval bridge construction, featuring a substantial central span and smaller arches at either end. It represents an important example of late medieval river engineering and has maintained much of its original structural integrity despite centuries of use and weathering. The bridge served as a crucial crossing point for traffic between Berkshire and Oxfordshire and remains a significant monument of medieval infrastructure within the Thames valley landscape.

New Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004851. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is New Bridge?

New Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Thames near Moulsford in Berkshire, constructed in the late fourteenth century, likely between 1370 and 1390. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004851.

Who is responsible for protecting New Bridge?

New 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 1004851.

What other scheduled monuments are near New Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric and later settlements near Northmoor (2 km), Complex of rectangular enclosures, ring ditches and tracks (2.1 km), Round barrow cemetery 290m east of Old Shifford Farm (2.6 km).

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