Historic bridges · North East England
Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge
In or near Startforth.
Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Bob Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge is a Grade II*-listed building in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Egglestone Abbey features the ruins of a 13th-century monastery set above the River Tees. Visitors can explore the remnants of the church and living quarters, including an ingenious toilet drainage system. The site offers picturesque views and is ideal for a picnic.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bow Bridge, located over Thorsgill Beck in North-East England's Egglestone Abbey parish, is a historic packhorse bridge. It is designated as a Grade II* listed structure, reflecting its architectural significance and heritage value.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5321, -1.9052
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Egglestone Abbey
- Postcode
- DL12 9TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643013 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge?
- Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9TN), in the parish of Egglestone Abbey.
- What is Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge?
- Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9TN.
- Is Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge a listed building?
- Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bow Bridge, Thorsgill Beck packhorse bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9TN. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.