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Powick Old Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Teme near Worcester in Worcestershire. The structure dates from the 12th century and represents an important example of early English bridge construction, originally built to facilitate communication across the river valley. The bridge features characteristic rounded stone arches typical of Norman and early medieval engineering, with its surviving sections demonstrating the robust construction methods employed during this period. It remains a significant archaeological monument reflecting the strategic importance of river crossings in medieval Worcestershire.
Powick Old Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005268. View the official record →
Powick Old Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Teme near Worcester in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005268.
Powick 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 1005268.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm (3.3 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard (3.6 km), Motte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm (4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Powick Old Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Powick Old Bridge stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.