Sutton Packhorse Bridge
| Sutton Packhorse Bridge | |
|---|---|
 Sutton Packhorse Bridge, Sutton | |
  Location within Bedfordshire | |
| 52°06′42″N 0°13′08″W / 52.11168°N 0.21898°W | |
| Type | Bridge |
| Location | Sutton, Bedfordshire |
| TL2205547415 | |
| Site notes | |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 31-Oct-1966 |
| Reference no. | 1321630 |
Sutton Packhorse Bridge is a Grade-II* listed building in Sutton, Bedfordshire.[1][2]
Construction and listed grade
Sutton Packhorse Bridge is a Grade-II* listed building in the county of Bedfordshire and its elevation is 32 m (105 ft),[3] it has a length of 40 m (130 ft) and is a two arch construction, made from ironstone in the late 13th century and it crosses the Potton Brook, a tributary of the River Ivel.[2][1][4] The narrowness of the bridge meant that only one vehicle could pass through at a time.[5]
History
The bridge was first mentioned in historical records in 1504.[6] The bridge was used as a trade route for wool between the towns of Bedford and Dunstable, and is a general legacy of the "packhorse bridges" of the Medieval period.[7][1]
References
- ^ a b c Medieval Bridges of Medieval England. Marshall G. Hall. 15 May 2024. p. 26.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Packhorse Bridge (1321630)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ^ "Detailed maps & routes to explore across the UK | OS Maps". explore.osmaps.com. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ^ "Bridges of Bedfordshire" (PDF).
- ^ "Country diary: Through the brook by car, over it on foot". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ^ "Timeline of Events in Sutton". Bedford Borough Council. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
- ^ Thomas, W.N. (1920). The Development of Bridges. Ealing. p. 58. ISBN 978-1276396943. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
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