Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge Over The River Skerne
In or near Darlington.
Bridge Over The River Skerne — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Darlington · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Darlington, located 0.8 km away. Entry to the Bridge Over The River Skerne is free.
About
Bridge Over The River Skerne is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1329402). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details RUSSEL STREET 1. 5195 Bridge Over River Skerne NZ 2914 NW 9/432 II 2. Bridge, 1881. Designed by John Dunning, engineer and constructed by Pease and Fry. Rock faced ashlar, red brick and cast iron. Single span road bridge, with small round arched cut-water to the side. Straight ashlar side walls with 4 ashlar piers square with panel sides and pyramidal caps, 3 of these now missing. Cast iron balustrades of an unusual lattice design, below 4 iron panels enscribed ERECTED BY MESSERS PEASE & FRY : 1881 : JOHN DUNNING ENGINEER. Listing NGR: NZ2917714812 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 352135 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Darlington Library's Art Gallery features a variety of exhibitions showcasing artwork from local artists and the Darlington Borough Art Collection. Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of artistic media, including paintings, drawings, and installations, all available for free viewing.
Place summary
Bridge Over The River Skerne is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-East England. Its designation highlights its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5278, -1.5507
- District
- Darlington
- Parish
- Darlington, unparished area
- Postcode
- DL1 1ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Darlington
- Nearest railway station
- Darlington — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www2.darlington.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26614686 (CC0)
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Bridge Over River Skerne — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over The River Skerne?
- Bridge Over The River Skerne is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL1 1ND), in the parish of Darlington, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Over The River Skerne?
- Bridge Over The River Skerne — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over The River Skerne?
- The nearest railway station is Darlington, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL1 1ND.
- Is Bridge Over The River Skerne a listed building?
- Bridge Over The River Skerne is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over The River Skerne free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over The River Skerne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over The River Skerne?
- The nearest railway station is Darlington, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL1 1ND.