Historic bridges · North East England
East Bridge
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East 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
- Chester-le-Street · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit East Bridge in Sunderland, the nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, which is approximately 4.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is paid.
About
East Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1889. Coordinates: 54.8800°, -1.5151°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Penshaw Bridge, also known as Fatfield Bridge, is a road traffic bridge spanning the River Wear in North East England, linking Penshaw with Fatfield. The bridge was opened on 29 January 1890.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
East Bridge, also known as Fatfield Bridge, is a historic structure opened in 1890 that spans the River Wear. It connects various villages and serves as a vital link for local traffic, showcasing impressive engineering with its ironwork and masonry construction.
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From the Wikipedia article
Penshaw Bridge, also known as Fatfield Bridge, is a road traffic bridge spanning the River Wear in North East England, linking Penshaw with Fatfield. The bridge was opened on 29 January 1890.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8800, -1.5151
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- DH4 7PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
- Established
- 1889
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 4.9 km
- Opening
- {{start date|1890|01|29|df=y}}
- Official site
- sites.google.com
Sources
- osm: w570573248 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Penshaw Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Penshaw Bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Bridge?
- East Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH4 7PY), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is East Bridge?
- East Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH4 7PY.
- When was East Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1889.
- Is East Bridge a listed building?
- East Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to East Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH4 7PY.