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Old Trent Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Trent at Nottingham, with origins dating to the twelfth century. The structure represents an important example of medieval river engineering and has undergone substantial rebuilding and repair across several centuries, most notably in the eighteenth century when it was widened and reconstructed. The bridge comprises multiple stone arches and has served as a vital crossing point for communication and commerce between Nottinghamshire and the surrounding regions throughout its long history. Its strategic location at Nottingham made it significant for both everyday traffic and military movement during the medieval and early modern periods.
Old Trent Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006403. View the official record →
Old Trent Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Trent at Nottingham, with origins dating to the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006403.
Old Trent 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 1006403.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caves at Drury Hill (1.7 km), Caves under Nos 3-7 Middle Pavement (1.8 km), Rock cut houses S of Nottingham Castle (1.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Old Trent Bridge'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 Trent Bridge stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.