Historic bridges · North East England
Lune Bridge
In or near Startforth.
Lune Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lune Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1338576). 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 LUNEDALE B6277, Laithkirk NY 92 SE 10/122 Lune Bridge GV II Road bridge over the River Lune. Late C18; upstream side widened c.1868 (when Lune Viaduct built). Sandstone ashlar; rebuilt parapets and snecked, rock- faced upstream side. Downstream segmental arch, with flush voussoirs, flanked by battered buttresses; chamfered band above arch. Upstream segmental arch with projecting rock-faced voussoirs. Parapets with segmental copings. Attached end walls: flat-coped to north, about 9.0 metres long and curved on plan; south-east wall ends in a circular pier with domical cap, south-west wall ends in a rectangular pier. Included for group value. This bridge straddles the parishes of Holwick, Middleton and Lunedale. E Jervoise. The Ancient Bridges of the North of England, 1931 p 48. Listing NGR: NY9590424041 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 111292 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lune Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6115, -2.0649
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Mickleton
- Postcode
- DL12 0LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- wikidata: Q26622889 (CC0)
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Campsites · 0.6 km
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Campsites · 0.6 km
Mickleton
Castles · 0.7 km
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Mickleton railway station
Castles · 1.2 km
Middleton Quarry
Quarries · 1.2 km
River Lune
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.3 km
Daleview Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Middleton-in-Teesdale railway station
Castles · 1.5 km
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Castles · 1.5 km
Former Chapel With Front Walls And Steps
Chapels · 1.6 km
Nearby
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Lonton South Farm
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Newton Lodge campsite
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Mickleton
Mickleton in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park
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Mickleton railway station
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Where to eat & stay near Lune Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Lonton South Farm
Lonton South Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Newton Lodge campsite
Newton Lodge campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Daleview Holiday Park
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📷 5Hotels · North East England
The Teesdale Hotel
The Teesdale Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Brunswick House
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Places to eat & drink
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Commercial Hotel
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The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage
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Turk's Head Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lune Bridge?
- Lune Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0LR), in the parish of Mickleton.
- What is Lune Bridge?
- Lune Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lune Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0LR.
- Is Lune Bridge a listed building?
- Lune Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lune Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Lune Bridge is part of the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Lune Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lune Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lune Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0LR. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.