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The remains of a bridge in the cellar of No 2 Bridge Street is a medieval or possibly Roman stone structure preserved beneath a building in Dorset. The bridge elements are incorporated into or survive within the cellar foundations, suggesting evidence of crossing points or hydraulic infrastructure associated with earlier settlement patterns on the site. The preservation of such remains within later building structures is typical of urban archaeological deposits where medieval or earlier installations have been protected by subsequent construction. The monument's exact chronology and original function require assessment through archaeological recording, though its designation indicates recognised historical significance warranting protection as part of the county's built heritage.
Remains of bridge in cellar of No 2 Bridge Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002390. View the official record →
The remains of a bridge in the cellar of No 2 Bridge Street is a medieval or possibly Roman stone structure preserved beneath a building in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002390.
Remains of bridge in cellar of No 2 Bridge Street 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 1002390.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa 300yds (270m) SSW of Holcombe Farm (2.8 km), Round barrow cemetery on Shapwick Hill (4 km), Trinity Beacon (5.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Remains of bridge in cellar of No 2 Bridge Street'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.
Remains of bridge in cellar of No 2 Bridge Street stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.