Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSomerset Bridge

Somerset Bridge

England
List entry 1005956
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Somerset Bridge is a masonry bridge crossing the River Wey near Guildford in Surrey. The bridge dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of medieval river crossing infrastructure in the region. It is constructed of stone and retains features characteristic of its period of construction, serving as evidence of medieval engineering and communications networks in Surrey. The bridge has been designated as a historic monument in recognition of its archaeological and historical significance.

Somerset Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005956. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Somerset Bridge?

Somerset Bridge is a masonry bridge crossing the River Wey near Guildford in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005956.

Who is responsible for protecting Somerset Bridge?

Somerset 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 1005956.

What other scheduled monuments are near Somerset Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anglo-Saxon fortified centre at Eashing (2.6 km), Pair of bowl barrows on Thursley Common (3.2 km), Bowl barrow 200m east of Penmead Copse: one of a group of four bowl barrows on Witley Common (3.8 km).

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