Historic bridges · North East England
Blaydon Old Bridge
In or near Blaydon.
Blaydon Old Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blaydon · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Blaydon Old Bridge is located in Gateshead, postcode NE21 4JQ, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Blaydon, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Blaydon Old Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1380569). 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 NZ 16 SE 567/4/10009 28-JUN-00 BLAYDON Blaydon Old Bridge II Road bridge over Blaydon Burn. 1778, altered 1936. Built for the Hexham Turnpike Trust. Coursed and dressed stone with ashlar dressings. Single round arched bridge. North front arch has rusticated voussoirs and to either side single slightly projecting ashlar piers, beyond irregularly coursed walling . Above ashlar band at road level and above plain ashlar parapet with chamfered coping. South front has similar fa?ade partly obscured by large mid C20 steel sewage pipe carried from rock faced piers at either side. Eastern end of this front also obscured by pier of large road bridge added 1936. Listing NGR: NZ1805263566 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 480860 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blaydon Old Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The bridge serves as a key crossing point over the River Tyne.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9666, -1.7201
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE21 4JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaydon and Consett
- Nearest railway station
- Blaydon — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26660757 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blaydon Old Bridge?
- Blaydon Old Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE21 4JQ), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Blaydon Old Bridge?
- Blaydon Old Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blaydon Old Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE21 4JQ.
- Is Blaydon Old Bridge a listed building?
- Blaydon Old Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Blaydon Old Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Blaydon Old Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blaydon Old Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE21 4JQ.