It has been designated as a Grade I listed building,[1] and Scheduled Ancient Monument.

[2] The bridge may have been built as a link between the former Bruton Abbey, and its courthouse in the High Street.

[1] On the parapet on the western side of the bridge the remains of a carved shield can still be seen.

The main arch of the bridge is built from chamfered blocks of dressed stone.

[5] Media related to Bow Bridge, Bruton at Wikimedia Commons