Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPaddleford Bridge

Paddleford Bridge

England
List entry 1020935
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Paddleford Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Devon, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an example of the bridge-building traditions of that era. The bridge is constructed in stone and maintains its historical form as a crossing point, demonstrating the practical engineering required for local communication and trade in medieval Devon. As a listed monument, it preserves evidence of the region's medieval infrastructure and transport networks.

Paddleford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020935. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Paddleford Bridge?

Paddleford Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020935.

Who is responsible for protecting Paddleford Bridge?

Paddleford Bridge 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 1020935.

What other scheduled monuments are near Paddleford Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bomb damaged remains of St Catherine's Almshouses and chapel and adjacent canon's house, 140m north of the Cathedral (7.7 km), Law Library, Cathedral Yard (7.8 km), Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green (7.9 km).

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