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Historic bridges · North East England

Eals Bridge

In or near Coanwood.

GeorgianFree admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Eals Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Eals Bridge, historic bridges in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Slaggyford · 3.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Eals Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1733. Coordinates: 54.8917°, -2.4981°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Eals Bridge is a stone bridge across the River South Tyne near Knarsdale in Northumberland.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

This structure has two stone arches and was completed in 1733 but seriously damaged by flooding in 1829. Widened in 1973, it carries road traffic and is a Grade II listed structure.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
54.8917, -2.4981
Parish
Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh
Postcode
CA8 7PH
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham
Established
1733
Nearest railway station
Slaggyford3 km
Opening
{{start date|df=y|1733}}

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Eals Bridge

Places to stay

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Hotels · North East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Eals Bridge?
Eals Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7PH), in the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh.
What is Eals Bridge?
Eals Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Eals Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7PH.
When was Eals Bridge built?
Built or established in 1733.
Who owns Eals Bridge?
Eals Bridge is owned by | maint =.
Is Eals Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Eals Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
Is Eals Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Eals Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Eals Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7PH.