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Packhorse bridge south of St Peter's Church is a medieval bridge located in Shropshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of modest, single-span stone bridge that served local communities and facilitated the movement of goods across watercourses. Such packhorse bridges were essential infrastructure for medieval commerce, designed to accommodate the passage of pack animals rather than wheeled vehicles. The bridge's construction and survival reflect the sustained importance of local trade routes in Shropshire during the medieval economy.
Packhorse bridge S of St Peter's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004784. View the official record →
Packhorse bridge south of St Peter's Church is a medieval bridge located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004784.
Packhorse bridge S of St Peter's Church 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 1004784.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm (0.4 km), Thonglands moat near Broadstone (4.4 km), Dovecote 250m south east of South Hill Farm, Aston Munslow (4.9 km).
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