Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Old Lower Hodder Bridge

The Old Lower Hodder Bridge

England
List entry 1003563
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Old Lower Hodder Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge spanning the River Hodder near Whitewell in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. The bridge dates to the fourteenth century and represents an important crossing point in the upland landscape of medieval Lancashire. Constructed of roughly coursed stone with a single arch, the structure demonstrates the engineering practices of later medieval bridge building. The bridge remains substantially intact and serves as evidence of medieval infrastructure development in this remote region, though its exact original form has been modified through subsequent repairs and maintenance.

The Old Lower Hodder Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003563. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Old Lower Hodder Bridge?

The Old Lower Hodder Bridge is a medieval stone arch bridge spanning the River Hodder near Whitewell in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003563.

Who is responsible for protecting The Old Lower Hodder Bridge?

The Old Lower Hodder 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 1003563.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Old Lower Hodder Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 250m north of Hacking Boat House (1.7 km), Bowl barrow 170m north east of Hacking Boat House (1.9 km), Bailey Hall moated site, fishponds and chantry of St John the Baptist. (3.1 km).

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