Old Bridge

England
List entry 1004827
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Bridge is a masonry crossing in Yorkshire, England, recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1004827. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of bridge engineering from that era. Built in stone, the bridge demonstrates the construction techniques typical of its time, with an arched design characteristic of medieval river crossings. Such structures were essential to medieval infrastructure, facilitating trade routes and communication across waterways in the region.

Old Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004827. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Bridge?

Old Bridge is a masonry crossing in Yorkshire, England, recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1004827. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004827.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Bridge?

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 1004827.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kimberworth Manor moated site (2.2 km), Kimberworth motte and bailey castle (2.2 km), Canklow Hill earthworks (2.4 km).

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