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Packhorse Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Lincolnshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a characteristic example of the humble but essential bridges built to facilitate trade and communication across the English countryside. Such bridges were designed with narrow arches and steep approaches to allow packhorses carrying goods to cross watercourses, reflecting the economic importance of overland trade before the development of modern roads. The bridge survives as a testament to medieval engineering and the commercial networks that connected market towns and villages in the region.
Packhorse bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005032. View the official record →
Packhorse Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005032.
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 1005032.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement SE of Welton le Wold village (6.6 km), Neolithic long barrow 575m WSW of Manor Warren Farm (7.7 km), Iron Age and Romano-British enclosure, S of village (7.9 km).
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