Memorials & monuments · North East England
Bridge Head Tower
In or near Warkworth.
Bridge Head Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Head Tower, the nearest railway station is Alnmouth, located 5.1 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is NE65 0XD.
About
Bridge Head Tower is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1154927). 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 NU 2406 ARKWORTH BRIDGE STREET (West side) 21/247 Bridge-head tower 31.12.69 GV II Gate tower at south end of bridge, late C14 with some C19 restoration and patching. Large squared stone, with cut dressings. Rectangular plan 8.3 x 5.5 metres externally. North (external) elevation shows double-chamfered 4-centred archway with slit window to right; upper floor ruinous but chamfered left jamb of window remains. Returns each show square-headed chamfered loop to upper floor, with stone spout below that on east. South elevation shows plain arch and loop to left; remains of two windows on upper floor. Interior: Gate passage has rough 4-centred vault. At inner end of passage a 2-panel door in chamfered round arch to newel stair on east; and studded vertical-panelled door in similar arch to guard chamber on west. Guard chamber has similar vault and stone bench at north end. Upper chamber (not seen) said to have fireplace and 3 roof corbels. Historical notes: Rare example of a fortified gateway on a bridge. The guard chamber was used as the village lock-up in the C18. Listing NGR: NU2481706208 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 237138 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Warkworth Castle is a historic fortress that served as the residence of the Percy family, notable landowners in northern England. Visitors can explore the castle's various routes, guided by audio tours and volunteer guides, and learn about its rich history and architecture.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Head Tower is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3493, -1.6102
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Warkworth
- Postcode
- NE65 0XD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth — 5.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26448192 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Head Tower?
- Bridge Head Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 0XD), in the parish of Warkworth.
- What is Bridge Head Tower?
- Bridge Head Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Head Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE65 0XD.
- Is Bridge Head Tower a listed building?
- Bridge Head Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Head Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Head Tower is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge Head Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Head Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Head Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 0XD.