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Packhorse bridge 75m south east of The Old Vicarage is a medieval bridge located in Somerset, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a characteristic example of the packhorse bridges that facilitated trade and communication across the English countryside, particularly for packhorses transporting goods along established routes. Such bridges typically featured a narrow arched span designed to accommodate the passage of laden pack animals rather than wheeled traffic. The bridge's survival as a listed ancient monument reflects its historical importance as infrastructure serving the medieval and early modern economy.
Packhorse bridge 75m south east of The Old Vicarage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021123. View the official record →
Packhorse bridge 75m south east of The Old Vicarage is a medieval bridge located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021123.
Packhorse bridge 75m south east of The Old Vicarage 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 1021123.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mounsey Castle and an associated outwork 100m to the north (5.7 km), Brewer's Castle (5.8 km), Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary (5.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Packhorse bridge 75m south east of The Old Vicarage's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Packhorse bridge 75m south east of The Old Vicarage stands on Upper Devonian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Late Devonian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.