Historic bridges · North East England
Chollerford Bridge
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Chollerford Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Chollerford Bridge is located in Northumberland, with the nearest railway station being Hexham, which is 6.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Chollerford Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1785. Coordinates: 55.0292°, -2.1273°.
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Heritage listing
Chollerford Bridge is a stone bridge that replaced an earlier medieval bridge crossing the River North Tyne at Chollerford, Northumberland, England. It is a Grade II listed building. It was built in 1785 by Robert Mylne after the previous bridge had been swept away in the great floods of 1771. Hadrian's Wall crossed the river to Chesters Roman Fort on the multi-arched Chesters Bridge about 700 m (770 yd) to the southwest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chollerford Bridge is a stone bridge that replaced an earlier medieval bridge crossing the River North Tyne at Chollerford, Northumberland, England. It is a Grade II listed building. It was built in 1785 by Robert Mylne after the previous bridge had been swept away in the great floods of 1771. Hadrian's Wall crossed the river to Chesters Roman Fort on the multi-arched Chesters Bridge about 700 m (770 yd) to the southwest.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0292, -2.1273
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Humshaugh
- Postcode
- NE46 4EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 1785
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham — 6.5 km
- Opening
- {{start date|df=yes|1785}}
Sources
- osm: w1099912839 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Chollerford Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Flat Calm at Chollerford Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 441279.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chollerford Bridge?
- Chollerford Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4EW), in the parish of Humshaugh.
- What is Chollerford Bridge?
- Chollerford Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chollerford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4EW.
- When was Chollerford Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1785.
- Who owns Chollerford Bridge?
- Chollerford Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Chollerford Bridge a listed building?
- Chollerford Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Chollerford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Chollerford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chollerford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4EW.