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Piercebridge Bridge is a Roman bridge crossing the River Tees near Piercebridge in Durham. The structure dates to the Roman period and formed part of the road network connecting the military installations of northern Britain, particularly facilitating communication between the fort at Piercebridge and wider strategic routes. The bridge survives as substantial stone remains, demonstrating Roman engineering techniques and masonry construction. Its preservation makes it an important monument for understanding Roman infrastructure and the occupation of the north of England.
Piercebridge Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002344. View the official record →
Piercebridge Bridge is a Roman bridge crossing the River Tees near Piercebridge in Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002344.
Piercebridge 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 1002344.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary 250m north of Langdale (5.6 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary in Low Wood, Langdale (6.1 km), Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary east of Langdale Rush (6.3 km).
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