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Penwortham Old Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Ribble near Preston in Lancashire. The structure dates from the fourteenth century and represents an important crossing point on the ancient routes through the Ribble valley. The bridge survives as a substantial stone arch construction, demonstrating the engineering capabilities of medieval bridge builders in the region. Its historical significance lies in its role in connecting communities and facilitating trade and movement across the river during the medieval period and subsequently.
Penwortham Old Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005092. View the official record →
Penwortham Old Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Ribble near Preston in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005092.
Penwortham Old 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 1005092.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill motte (1 km), Roman settlement and industrial area at Winery Lane (2.1 km), Cromwell's Mound Civil War fieldwork (5.7 km).
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