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Packhorse bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Yorkshire, England, and forms part of the scheduled ancient monument record under list entry 1003147. The structure dates from the medieval period and was constructed to facilitate the passage of pack animals carrying goods across otherwise difficult terrain, reflecting the importance of overland trade routes in the region during this era. The bridge exhibits the characteristic narrow arch and low parapets typical of packhorse crossings, designed specifically to accommodate the laden animals that formed the backbone of medieval commerce. Such bridges represent significant infrastructure investments by landowners and communities seeking to improve communication and trade networks across the Pennine landscape.
Packhorse bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003147. View the official record →
Packhorse bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Yorkshire, England, and forms part of the scheduled ancient monument record under list entry 1003147. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003147.
Packhorse 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 1003147.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ellerton Priory: a Cistercian nunnery including fishponds, water management system, mill, field systems and Ellerton medieval settlement (4 km), Medieval settlement and field system at Walburn Hall (5.1 km), Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog (5.3 km).
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