Historic bridges · North East England
Iron Bridge Over River Aln
In or near Alnwick town walls.
Iron Bridge Over River Aln — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Iron Bridge Over River Aln is located in Northumberland, postcode NE66 2LL. The nearest railway station is Lionheart, which is 4.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Iron Bridge Over River Aln is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1042013). 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 DENWICK HULNE PARK NU 11 NE 6/68 Iron Bridge, over River Aln II* Bridge, dated 1812 on maker's plate, by I. & T. Cookson of Newcastle. Cast iron; abutments squared stone. 3 round arches, with rings in open spandrels and quatrefoil-plan piers rising from stone footings. Main girder above has Percy lion at centre and ends, and crowned crescents above piers. Ornamental openwork embattled parapet with trefoil-headed panels and cusped lozenges above piers; quatrefoil-plan standards at each end with maker's plates on inner faces, with similar outer standards at end of abutment parapet. Good quality and relatively early iron bridge. Listing NGR: NU1626915259 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 236404 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Iron Bridge Over River Aln is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This Grade II* listed building is notable for its historical significance and engineering design.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4310, -1.7445
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Denwick
- Postcode
- NE66 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17546027 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Bridge Over River Aln?
- Iron Bridge Over River Aln is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 2LL), in the parish of Denwick.
- What is Iron Bridge Over River Aln?
- Iron Bridge Over River Aln — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Iron Bridge Over River Aln?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 2LL.
- Is Iron Bridge Over River Aln a listed building?
- Iron Bridge Over River Aln is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Iron Bridge Over River Aln a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Bridge Over River Aln is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Iron Bridge Over River Aln free to visit?
- Yes, Iron Bridge Over River Aln is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iron Bridge Over River Aln?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 2LL.