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 bridge located in Devon, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents an example of crossing infrastructure typical of that era. As a listed ancient monument, it reflects the importance of river crossing points in medieval Devon's landscape and economy. The bridge's construction and design characteristics are consistent with medieval bridge-building practices in the South West of England.

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 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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