Historic bridges · North East England
Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle
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Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkhaugh · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments, you can reach the nearest railway station, Kirkhaugh, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for the area is CA9 3LA, and entry is free.
About
Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1006577). 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 This record was the subject of a minor enhancement on 16 May 2016. This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. The monument includes the remains of the abutment of a bridge of Roman date, situated on the south west bank of the River South Tyne. The abutment is built of large roughly dressed stones with a rubble core and hammer-dressed quoins. The remains of the abutment stand to a height of up to five courses and measure approximately 5.9m at its widest point. Since the bridge was built the River South Tyne has altered its course north eastwards, which has destroyed the north east abutment of the bridge and left the south west abutment on dry ground approximately 24m from the river’s present course. The abutment of the bridge is on the line of the Roman road which is thought to have stretched between Whitley Castle Roman fort and Corbridge. A slight, low linear earthwork links the location of the bridge to Whitley Castle. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: ND 127 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI
- 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.
Place summary
Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments are located 1/2 mile (800m) northeast of Whitley Castle in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh. These remains are designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting their historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8374, -2.4695
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh
- Postcode
- CA9 3LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkhaugh — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643724 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle?
- Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3LA), in the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh.
- What is Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle?
- Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3LA.
- Is Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle a listed building?
- Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle is part of the Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3LA.