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Twyford Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Beult in Yalding parish, Kent. The structure dates from the fourteenth century and represents a significant example of medieval river crossing infrastructure in the Weald. The bridge is constructed of stone and retains features characteristic of its period, including a pointed arch typical of medieval bridge design. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of medieval engineering and remains in use as part of the local road network.
Twyford Bridge in Yalding parish is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005186. View the official record →
Twyford Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Beult in Yalding parish, Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005186.
Twyford Bridge in Yalding parish 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 1005186.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yalding Bridge (0.7 km), Laddingford Bridge near Yalding (0.9 km), Earthwork in Milbay's Wood (2.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Twyford Bridge in Yalding parish'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.
Twyford Bridge in Yalding parish stands on Wealden Group, bedrock that formed in the Barremian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.