Historic bridges · North East England
Jarrow Bridge
In or near Hebburn.
Jarrow Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bede · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Jarrow Bridge, the nearest railway station is Bede, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NE32 3DZ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Jarrow Bridge is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Heritage listing
Jarrow Bridge (or previously, Don Bridge) is a bridge in Jarrow, South Tyneside, England. Built from stone in the early 18th century, it previously carried the main road from South Shields to Jarrow across the River Don. It is registered as a grade II listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Bede Museum in Jarrow explores the life and legacy of Bede, an influential Anglo-Saxon monk and historian. It houses Europe's largest collection of 7th and 8th-century coloured glass, alongside significant artefacts, including a full-sized reproduction of the Codex Amiatinus, the oldest complete Latin Bible. The museum also features a collection related to the history of Jarrow and its monastery.
From the Wikipedia article
Jarrow Bridge (or previously, Don Bridge) is a bridge in Jarrow, South Tyneside, England. Built from stone in the early 18th century, it previously carried the main road from South Shields to Jarrow across the River Don. It is registered as a grade II listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The present bridge was built in the early 18th century. It was repaired sometime between 1781 and 1783 by William Allison, and from 1805 work was carried out to widen the bridge.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9797, -1.4713
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE32 3DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Jarrow and Gateshead East
- Nearest railway station
- Bede — 0.7 km
- Official site
- jarrowhall.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26637977 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Jarrow Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jarrow Bridge?
- Jarrow Bridge is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE32 3DZ), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Jarrow Bridge?
- Jarrow Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jarrow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bede, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE32 3DZ.
- Who owns Jarrow Bridge?
- Jarrow Bridge is owned by South Tyneside Council.
- Is Jarrow Bridge a listed building?
- Jarrow Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Jarrow Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Jarrow Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jarrow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bede, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE32 3DZ.