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Wyre Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Wyre near Bewdley in Worcestershire. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important crossing point of local and regional significance. The bridge exhibits characteristic medieval masonry construction with stone arches, typical of such river crossings built to facilitate trade and communication across the Wyre valley. As a surviving example of medieval bridge engineering in the Midlands, it remains a substantial monument to the region's medieval infrastructure and the development of transport networks in the area.
Wyre Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005269. View the official record →
Wyre Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Wyre near Bewdley in Worcestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005269.
Wyre 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 1005269.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ditched enclosures 1/4 mile (400m) N of Chapel Farm (6 km), Ditched enclosures 1/2 mile (800m) N of Woollashall Farm (6.2 km), Elmley Castle village cross (6.5 km).
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