Historic bridges · North East England
Old Tyne Bridge
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Old Tyne Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Simon Cotterill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newcastle · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Tyne Bridge, you can take a train to Newcastle station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Old Tyne Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1323141). 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 NZ 2563 NW NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE SANDHILL (south side) 24/503 Old Tyne Bridge 14.6.54 GV I Part of bridge. Medieval and later. Sandstone. 2 land arches, part of one visible, the remainder obscured by later building; reached from cellar of Watergate Buildings. The eastern part has 5 wide ribs; the west:ern part, a triple-chamfered arch, has 4 closely-spaced ribs. A scheduled ancient monument. Listing NGR: NZ2516463790 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 304843 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Tyne Bridge is a historic bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its significance and preservation within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9681, -1.6085
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 3RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Nearest railway station
- Newcastle — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.portoftyne.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17534245 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Tyne Bridge?
- Old Tyne Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 3RQ), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Old Tyne Bridge?
- Old Tyne Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Tyne Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Newcastle, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 3RQ.
- Is Old Tyne Bridge a listed building?
- Old Tyne Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Old Tyne Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Old Tyne Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Tyne Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Newcastle, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 3RQ.