Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary

The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary

England
List entry 1019894
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary is a medieval bridge structure located in Somerset, England. Packhorse bridges of this type were constructed to facilitate the movement of goods across waterways during the medieval period, serving as essential infrastructure for commercial trade routes. The bridge would have been designed with a characteristically narrow, arched span suitable for pack animals rather than wheeled vehicles, reflecting the transportation methods of its era. This example represents an important survival of medieval commercial infrastructure in the Somerset landscape.

The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019894. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary?

The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary is a medieval bridge structure located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019894.

Who is responsible for protecting The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary?

The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary 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 1019894.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prospect tower 230m south of King's School (0.4 km), Augustinian priory, later abbey and associated pillow mound, at King's School (0.4 km), Medieval bridge 100m south west of Wyke House (2.8 km).

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