Bellasis Bridge

Heritage listing

Details This record was the subject of a minor enhancement on 11 May 2016. This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. The monument includes a multi-span hogback bridge of 16th-17th century date, situated 640m south west of Bellasis Farm, which carries Green Lane over the River Blyth. The bridge has two arches of uneven span with the apex of the bridge being over the wider northern arch. This arch is of segmental form with a span of about 12.65m and has a narrow chamfer on both the recessed voussoirs and the flush arch ring. The southern arch spans about 5.4m and is also segmental, however, the voussoirs and flush ring are squared. Between the two arches there is a triangular cutwater on the western upstream side and a shallow rectangular refuge on the eastern side. The parapet has chamfered edging with those of the southern abutment having wider copings. The approach walls step to ground level at their ends. The difference in character of the two arches suggests different phases and large projecting blocks low on the east side of the southern abutment indicate the potential presence of an earlier structure. The Bellasis Bridge was constructed in the 16th-17th century with the parapet being rebuilt in the 18th century. Documentary evidence suggests that the bridge may be on the site of an earlier bridge known as the ‘Bridge of Horton’, which was given to the Abbey of Newminster in the early 13th century. Bellasis Bridge is a listed building Grade II. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: ND 35 Legacy System: RSM - OCN

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.