Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPackhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck, immediately south west of High Green

Packhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck, immediately south west of High Green

England
List entry 1021019
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Packhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck is a medieval structure located near High Green in Yorkshire, forming part of the historic route network that facilitated the movement of goods across the Pennines. The bridge exemplifies the functional design characteristic of packhorse bridges, which were engineered to allow laden packhorses to traverse watercourses whilst maintaining the integrity of their cargo. Dating to the medieval period, the bridge represents an important element of Yorkshire's commercial and transport infrastructure during a time when such routes were vital to regional trade.

Packhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck, immediately south west of High Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021019. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Packhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck, immediately south west of High Green?

Packhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck is a medieval structure located near High Green in Yorkshire, forming part of the historic route network that facilitated the movement of goods across the Pennines. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021019.

Who is responsible for protecting Packhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck, immediately south west of High Green?

Packhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck, immediately south west of High Green 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 1021019.

What other scheduled monuments are near Packhorse bridge across Aldbrough Beck, immediately south west of High Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north west of High Merrybent (4.5 km), Section of Scots Dike linear boundary north of Kirklands Farm (5.1 km), Roman fort and prehistoric enclosed settlement 400m west of Carkin Moor Farm (5.1 km).

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