1 Dugdale mentions the existence of a bridge in the early 13th century (7.H.3). ‘in K.H.5. time John Middilton (…) built a fair Bridge here of lime and stone’
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Marton Bridge, a stone road bridge with Medieval origins. Documentary evidence suggests that there have been nine different stages of construction in its history. It crosses the River Leam 200m north of the church.
1 A turnpike established between 1750 and 1775. First Act 1754-5.
A toll road running from Ryton Bridge to Banbury, via Southam. Travellers would have paid to use the road during the Imperial period.