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Tempsford Bridge is a medieval structure crossing the River Ivel in Bedfordshire. The bridge dates from the fourteenth century and represents an important example of medieval river crossing infrastructure in the region. Constructed in stone with multiple arches, it reflects the engineering practices typical of the period and would have served as a vital crossing point for local traffic and trade routes. The bridge remains substantially intact and is recognised as a monument of historical significance for its medieval craftsmanship and continued role in the local landscape.
Tempsford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005393. View the official record →
Tempsford Bridge is a medieval structure crossing the River Ivel in Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005393.
Tempsford 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 1005393.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slight univallate hillfort on Galley Hill (7.1 km), Willington dovecot (7.2 km), Willington stables (7.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Tempsford 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.
Tempsford Bridge stands on Kellaways Formation And Oxford Clay Formation (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Oxfordian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.