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Packhorse bridge

England
List entry 1005746
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Packhorse Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Warwickshire, England, dating from the medieval period. The bridge exemplifies the functional architecture developed to facilitate the movement of goods across the landscape during the medieval and early modern periods, when packhorses formed a vital part of the commercial transport network. Constructed of stone with a characteristic arched design typical of such structures, the bridge remains a material testament to the infrastructure supporting trade routes across the region. The monument is listed on the National Heritage List for England as entry 1005746, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of medieval economic activity and landscape use.

Packhorse bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005746. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Packhorse bridge?

Packhorse Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Warwickshire, England, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005746.

Who is responsible for protecting Packhorse bridge?

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 1005746.

What other scheduled monuments are near Packhorse bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site (3 km), Roman small town at Dorn (5.6 km), Batsford camp (adjacent to Queen Victoria's Garden, Moreton-in-Marsh) (6.2 km).

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