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Toppesfield Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Essex (not Suffolk) spanning the River Blackwater near the village of Toppesfield. The structure dates to the 14th century and represents a characteristic example of medieval bridge engineering, constructed of brick and stone with a single arch. The bridge remains substantially intact and retains features typical of its period, including cutwater buttresses designed to manage water flow and reduce flood impact. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building and scheduled monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval infrastructure and construction techniques in Essex.
Toppesfield Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006067. View the official record →
Toppesfield Bridge is a medieval bridge located in Essex (not Suffolk) spanning the River Blackwater near the village of Toppesfield. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006067.
Toppesfield 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 1006067.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bronze Age/Early Iron Age barrows identified by crop marks, Aldham Mill Hill (1.2 km), Kersey Priory (3.5 km), Moated site and remains of demolished parts of Shelley Hall, a post-medieval great house (3.9 km).
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