Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWarwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of)

Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of)

England
List entry 1005772
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1005772
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.07 hectares
Grid reference
SP 28527 64642
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of) is a medieval bridge structure associated with the castle complex at Warwick in Warwickshire. The surviving remains date from the medieval period and represent part of the fortified castle's water defences and access arrangements across the River Avon. The bridge would have formed an integral part of the castle's strategic layout, controlling passage over the river which formed a significant natural barrier and moat to the fortress. The fragmentary nature of the remains reflects the substantial alterations and developments that Warwick Castle underwent across successive centuries, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods.

Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005772. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of)?

Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of) is a medieval bridge structure associated with the castle complex at Warwick in Warwickshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005772.

Who is responsible for protecting Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of)?

Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of) 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 1005772.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duke of Bedford's Castle, 140m SE of Castle Farm (5.5 km), Oakley Wood Camp (5.8 km), Circular ditched enclosures SW of Wiggerland Wood Farm (6.2 km).

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The ground beneath

The bedrock under Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of)

Warwick Castle Old Bridge (remains of) stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.