Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPolesworth Bridge

Polesworth Bridge

England
List entry 1005771
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Polesworth Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Anker near the village of Polesworth in Warwickshire. The bridge dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of medieval river crossing infrastructure in the region. It is constructed of stone with a characteristic arched design typical of medieval bridge engineering. The bridge has historical significance as part of the communication and trade networks that connected medieval Warwickshire communities, and it remains a substantial surviving example of the period's masonry work.

Polesworth Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005771. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Polesworth Bridge?

Polesworth Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Anker near the village of Polesworth in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005771.

Who is responsible for protecting Polesworth Bridge?

Polesworth 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 1005771.

What other scheduled monuments are near Polesworth Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Polesworth Abbey (0.3 km), Grendon Bridge (2.7 km), Moated site north-west of Pinwall (4.7 km).

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