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Prebend's Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Wear in Durham. The bridge dates from the fourteenth century and represents an important example of medieval bridge construction in the North East of England. It takes its name from the prebends, or cathedral clergy, whose lands it served to connect. The structure exemplifies the solid masonry engineering typical of its period, with its surviving arches and stonework demonstrating the durability of medieval building techniques.
Prebend's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002337. View the official record →
Prebend's Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Wear in Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002337.
Prebend's 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 1002337.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Water Gate (0.1 km), Framwellgate Bridge (0.6 km), Elvet Bridge (0.7 km).
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