Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRothbury Bridge

Rothbury Bridge

England
List entry 1006575
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rothbury Bridge is a multi-arched stone bridge spanning the River Coquet at Rothbury in Northumberland. The structure dates from the medieval period, though it has undergone substantial repairs and reconstruction over subsequent centuries. The bridge comprises multiple arches of ashlar masonry and represents an important crossing point that facilitated communication and trade in this region of northern England. Its survival and continued use demonstrate the enduring engineering solutions of medieval bridge-builders and the structure's significance to local and regional connectivity.

Rothbury Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006575. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rothbury Bridge?

Rothbury Bridge is a multi-arched stone bridge spanning the River Coquet at Rothbury in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006575.

Who is responsible for protecting Rothbury Bridge?

Rothbury 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 1006575.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rothbury Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round cairns 590m and 610m east of Burn Brae (1.6 km), Lordenshaw multivallate hillfort, Romano-British settlements, field system, cairnfield, cross dyke, round cairn cemetery, rock art and medieval park pale (2.3 km), Round cairn on Garleigh Hill, 790m north east of Lordenshaw (2.5 km).

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