Historic bridges · North East England
Gilmonby Bridge
In or near Gilmonby.
Gilmonby Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Andy Waddington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gilmonby Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1160135). 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 GILMONBY GILMONBY NY 9913 33/63 Gilmonby Bridge 12/1/67 II Road bridge across the River Greta. Probably early C18 with C19 abutments; roadway widened and parapet rebuilt in late C20. Dressed and squared sandstone. Wide depressed-pointed arch of 2 orders with set-back voussoirs. Flanking abutments on west face. Battered buttress at south end of east face. Parapet, with chamfered coping stones, is supported on transverse concrete beams. Square-plan end piers have chamfered rustication and pyramidal caps. This bridge straddles the parishes of Bowes and Gilmonby. Listing NGR: NY9957313214 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 111226 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bowes Castle features the impressive ruins of a 12th-century keep built by Henry II, situated on the site of a Roman fort. Visitors can explore the remains of this historic structure, which played a strategic role in guarding the Stainmore Pass.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gilmonby Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-East England. Its designation reflects architectural and historical significance, contributing to the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5142, -2.0081
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Gilmonby
- Postcode
- DL12 9LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26453802 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilmonby Bridge?
- Gilmonby Bridge is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9LR), in the parish of Gilmonby.
- What is Gilmonby Bridge?
- Gilmonby Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gilmonby Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9LR.
- Is Gilmonby Bridge a listed building?
- Gilmonby Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gilmonby Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Gilmonby Bridge is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gilmonby Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Gilmonby Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gilmonby Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9LR. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.