Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPackhorse bridge, Northbeck

Packhorse bridge, Northbeck

England
List entry 1018396
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Packhorse Bridge at Northbeck is a stone bridge of medieval or early modern date, situated in Lincolnshire. The structure represents the practical infrastructure of inland trade routes, serving to facilitate the movement of goods by pack animals across waterways during the medieval and post-medieval periods. Built in local stone with a characteristic arched span, the bridge exemplifies the modest but essential engineering works that connected rural communities and market centres across the English landscape. Its survival demonstrates the durability of such functional structures and their continuing importance to local topography and heritage.

Packhorse bridge, Northbeck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018396. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Packhorse bridge, Northbeck?

Packhorse Bridge at Northbeck is a stone bridge of medieval or early modern date, situated in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018396.

Who is responsible for protecting Packhorse bridge, Northbeck?

Packhorse bridge, Northbeck 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 1018396.

What other scheduled monuments are near Packhorse bridge, Northbeck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard (4.9 km), Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green (5.9 km), Bowl barrow 210m SSW of The Limes (6.5 km).

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