Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
DE024
Name
Holt Bridge
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Holt
Easting
341147
Northing
354367
Broad Class
Transport
Site Type
Bridge
Period
Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of the remains of a bridge, dating to the medieval or post-medieval period. Holt Bridge is of probable 15th or 16th century date, although there is mention of an earlier bridge on or near this site in a trial of 1368. The bridge is constructed of local red sandstone and has eight segmented arches separated on both sides by prominent pointed cutwaters. The bridge carries a single carriageway, spanning c.84m, and crosses the River Dee. Ancient Monument.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval or post-medieval construction techniques and transportation systems. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.