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Packhorse bridge south of St Peter's Church is a Medieval bridge structure located in Shropshire. The bridge dates to the Medieval period and represents an important example of the modest stone or brick crossing points that served the commercial and local traffic networks of the region, particularly the movement of goods by packhorses before the development of modern road infrastructure. Its physical form reflects the practical engineering requirements of Medieval bridge construction, with a narrow span designed to accommodate the passage of laden animals rather than wheeled vehicles. The bridge's survival and designation as an ancient monument testify to its historical importance as evidence of Medieval trade routes and settlement patterns in Shropshire.
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 structure located in Shropshire. 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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