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Sidford packhorse bridge is a stone bridge located in Church Street at Sidford in Devon, England. The bridge dates from the medieval period and reflects the importance of pack animal transport routes through the region during this era. Constructed from local stone with a characteristically narrow span suitable for packhorses rather than wheeled vehicles, the bridge represents a surviving example of the infrastructure that supported medieval trade and communication networks. The monument is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1020417, indicating its recognition as a structure of historical and architectural importance.
Sidford packhorse bridge, Church Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020417. View the official record →
Sidford packhorse bridge is a stone bridge located in Church Street at Sidford in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020417.
Sidford packhorse bridge, Church 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 1020417.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sidbury Castle (1.7 km), Bowl barrow in Lee's Plantation, East Hill, 560m east of Higher Rill Farm (4.7 km), Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot (4.9 km).
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