Historic bridges · North East England
Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn
In or near Alnwick town walls.
Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn — 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 · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn, the nearest railway station is Lionheart, located 5.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is NE66 3JE, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1371084). 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 NU 152156 6/72 Palmstrother Bridge, over Shipley Burn II Bridge, probably late C18. Squared stone of near-ashlar quality. Segmental arch, with raised voussoirs and impost blocks, flanked by pilasters. Band below parapet, with chamfered coping, ending in square piers with flat tops. Partly in Eglingham Parish. Listing NGR: NU1517715644 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 236408 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
Palmstrother Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Shipley Burn in the Scottish Lowlands. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4345, -1.7617
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Eglingham
- Postcode
- NE66 3JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26652266 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn?
- Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 3JE), in the parish of Eglingham.
- What is Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn?
- Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 3JE.
- Is Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn a listed building?
- Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn a protected site?
- Yes — Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn free to visit?
- Yes, Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Palmstrother Bridge Over Shipley Burn?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 3JE.