Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNewenden Bridge See also KENT 41

Newenden Bridge See also KENT 41

England
List entry 1003817
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Newenden Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Rother in East Sussex, near the Kent border. The bridge dates from the 13th century and represents an important example of medieval river crossing infrastructure serving the Rother valley. It comprises a series of stone arches constructed to enable passage across what was a significant water boundary in the medieval landscape. The bridge has undergone various repairs and modifications over its long history, though its fundamental medieval structure and layout remain substantially intact.

Newenden Bridge See also KENT 41 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003817. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newenden Bridge See also KENT 41?

Newenden Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Rother in East Sussex, near the Kent border. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003817.

Who is responsible for protecting Newenden Bridge See also KENT 41?

Newenden Bridge See also KENT 41 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 1003817.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newenden Bridge See also KENT 41?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newenden Bridge See also EAST SUSSEX 489 (0 km), Castle Toll Saxon burgh and medieval fort (2.2 km), Medieval moated site and adjacent hythe, Lowden Farm (3.1 km).

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