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St Mary's Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Derwent at Derby, constructed in the early fourteenth century. The bridge is notable for its substantial masonry construction, featuring multiple arches and cutwaters designed to manage the river's flow and protect the structure from flooding and debris. As one of Derbyshire's finest examples of medieval bridge engineering, it served as a vital crossing point facilitating trade and communication through Derby's commercial centre. The bridge has undergone various repairs and modifications over the centuries, though its essential medieval character remains evident in its stonework and structural form.
St Mary's Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004597. View the official record →
St Mary's Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Derwent at Derby, constructed in the early fourteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004597.
St Mary's 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 1004597.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman bath house at Parker's Piece (0.6 km), Littlechester Roman site (0.8 km), Derby Racecourse Roman vicus and cemetery (1.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of St Mary's Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
St Mary's Bridge stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.