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Packhorse Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Lincolnshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and exemplifies the type of humble yet essential infrastructure that served local communities and facilitated trade routes, particularly the movement of goods transported by packhorses before the development of improved road networks. The bridge is constructed of stone and retains physical characteristics typical of its period, including a narrow span designed to accommodate pedestrian and animal traffic rather than wheeled vehicles. It remains a significant example of medieval vernacular engineering and continues to illustrate the practical requirements of medieval commerce and communication networks.
Packhorse bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005053. 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 1005053.
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 1005053.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in All Saints churchyard (0.2 km), Mound known as Brokenback SW of village (0.8 km), Cross in St Andrew's churchyard, Kirkby (3.5 km).
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