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Packhorse bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Lincolnshire, England, designated as a scheduled monument under list entry 1005053. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents the type of narrow, arched structure built to facilitate the passage of packhorses and pedestrians across watercourses, particularly significant for trade routes in the East Midlands. Its modest dimensions and construction reflect the practical requirements of medieval commerce, when packhorses formed a crucial transport network before the development of improved road systems. The bridge survives as an important example of medieval infrastructure and demonstrates the investment communities made in maintaining communication and trade links during this period.
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, designated as a scheduled monument under list entry 1005053. 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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