Historic bridges · North East England
Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen
In or near Bardon Mill.
Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Allendale Town Bridge, the nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, which is 8.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1370615). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details NY 8355 ALLENDALE BRIDGE END Allendale Town Bridge, 24/48 over River East Allen II Bridge, early C19, altered C20. Squared rubble, parapets raised and south end of west parapet rebuilt in squared and tooled stone. Segmental arch with moulded arch ring flanked by pilasters carried up as piers beyond which the parapets splay out to further piers. Triangular-section coping. Drain with large stone spout in parapet wall adjacent to north-east end pier. Listing NGR: NY8351455797 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 240169 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi showcases a collection of costumes, props, and original artworks from iconic comic strips and cartoons. Visitors can explore meticulously preserved exhibits related to popular culture, including items from 'Doctor Who' and various Marvel adaptations.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hexhamshire Moors SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Allendale Town Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the River East Allen in the parish of Allendale, within the Scottish Lowlands. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8966, -2.2586
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Allendale
- Postcode
- NE47 9BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haydon Bridge — 8.8 km
- Opening
- Always open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday; additional hours during school holidays.
- Official site
- www.museumofclassicsci-fi.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26651837 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen?
- Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 9BJ), in the parish of Allendale.
- What is Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen?
- Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen?
- The nearest railway station is Haydon Bridge, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 9BJ.
- Is Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen a listed building?
- Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen a protected site?
- Yes — Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen is part of the Hexhamshire Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen free to visit?
- Yes, Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Allendale Town Bridge, Over River East Allen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 9BJ. It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency.