Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRemains of medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge

Remains of medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge

Scotland
HES SM13741
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Overview

History & significance

The Remains of the medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge is a substantial stone structure located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, positioned beneath the later Ancrum Old Bridge which itself dates to the eighteenth century. The medieval bridge represents an important crossing point over the River Teviot and survives in fragmentary form, with stonework visible in the riverbed and banks that testifies to medieval construction techniques and the strategic importance of this river crossing. The structure dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its original construction remains less definitively established in the available documentation. These remains are significant as evidence of the long continuity of infrastructure at this important transport crossing, illustrating how successive generations maintained and rebuilt essential bridges at the same location.

Remains of medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13741. View the official record →

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What is Remains of medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge?

The Remains of the medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge is a substantial stone structure located in Roxburghshire, Scotland, positioned beneath the later Ancrum Old Bridge which itself dates to the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13741.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge?

Remains of medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13741.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of medieval bridge below Ancrum Old Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mantle Walls, Ancrum, bishop's palace (1.1 km), Timpendean,tower & earthwork (1.2 km), Ancrum,market cross (1.3 km).

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