Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSherburnhouse Bridge, 15m south-west of C20 roadbridge over the Sherburnhouse Burn

Sherburnhouse Bridge, 15m south-west of C20 roadbridge over the Sherburnhouse Burn

England
List entry 1002341
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Sherburnhouse Bridge is a stone bridge spanning the Sherburnhouse Burn in Durham, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of early bridge engineering in the region. Located south-west of the modern twentieth-century roadbridge, it survives as a testament to the communication networks that served the local community in its time. The bridge's stone construction reflects the building practices and technical capabilities of medieval craftsmen, making it an important archaeological record of transport infrastructure development in County Durham.

Sherburnhouse Bridge, 15m south-west of C20 roadbridge over the Sherburnhouse Burn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002341. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sherburnhouse Bridge, 15m south-west of C20 roadbridge over the Sherburnhouse Burn?

Sherburnhouse Bridge is a stone bridge spanning the Sherburnhouse Burn in Durham, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002341.

Who is responsible for protecting Sherburnhouse Bridge, 15m south-west of C20 roadbridge over the Sherburnhouse Burn?

Sherburnhouse Bridge, 15m south-west of C20 roadbridge over the Sherburnhouse Burn 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 1002341.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sherburnhouse Bridge, 15m south-west of C20 roadbridge over the Sherburnhouse Burn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maiden Castle promontory fort (2.3 km), Elvet Bridge (3.1 km), The Water Gate (3.4 km).

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