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Penwortham Old Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Ribble near Preston, Lancashire. The bridge dates from the thirteenth century and represents an important crossing point on the main route between Lancashire and the south, serving both commercial and military traffic through the region. Constructed of stone with multiple arches, the bridge survives as a substantial example of medieval bridge engineering, though it has undergone repairs and modifications over the centuries. The structure remains a significant monument to medieval infrastructure and continues to illustrate the importance of river crossings in medieval settlement and communication patterns.
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, 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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