Tun Bridge

England
List entry 1004516
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tun Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Somerset, England. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of stone bridge construction of its era. As a listed monument, it reflects the engineering practices and infrastructure development characteristic of medieval Somerset, serving as a crossing point that would have facilitated local traffic and trade. The structure survives as evidence of the region's medieval communications network and building traditions.

Tun Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tun Bridge?

Tun Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004516.

Who is responsible for protecting Tun Bridge?

Tun 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 1004516.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tun Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrows in and near Wright's Piece (9.1 km), Bowl barrow 100m north east of Home Farm Cottage (9.7 km), Group of three bowl barrows and one long barrow 90m northeast of Barrow House Farm (9.9 km).

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