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Old Swan Bridge, Pulborough is a medieval bridge crossing the River Arun in West Sussex. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of bridge engineering from that era, serving as a vital crossing point for local traffic and trade in the Pulborough area. The bridge exhibits characteristic medieval stonework and construction techniques typical of its period. As a listed ancient monument, it remains significant for understanding medieval infrastructure and river transport in Sussex.
Old Swan Bridge, Pulborough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005845. View the official record →
Old Swan Bridge, Pulborough is a medieval bridge crossing the River Arun in West Sussex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005845.
Old Swan Bridge, Pulborough 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 1005845.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric linear boundary on Wepham Down (8.7 km), Cross dyke on Barpham Hill, 600m north west of Lower Barpham (9.1 km), Prehistoric flint mine and a Martin Down style enclosure on Harrow hill, 850m south east of Lee Farm (9.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Old Swan Bridge, Pulborough's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Old Swan Bridge, Pulborough stands on Lower Greensand Group, bedrock that formed in the Albian. The rock here is sandstone and mudstone.