Historic bridges · North East England
Road Bridge Over Thorsgill
In or near Startforth.
Road Bridge Over Thorsgill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Road Bridge Over Thorsgill is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1322743). 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 01 NE EGGLESTONE ABBEY ABBEY LANE 2/97 Road Bridge over Thorsgill 12.1.67 (formerly listed as Road Bridge YNR 742) GV II Road bridge, late C18 or C19. Coursed large rubble with roughly-tooled voussoirs. One segmental arch; parapet walls with later concrete coping. Included for group value with Bow Bridge (q.v.). Partly in Startforth parish. Listing NGR: NZ0623815224 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 111686 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Egglestone Abbey features the ruins of a 13th-century monastery set above the River Tees. Visitors can explore the remnants of the church and living quarters, which include unique historical features such as an ancient toilet drainage system.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Road Bridge Over Thorsgill is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-East England. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5323, -1.9050
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Egglestone Abbey
- Postcode
- DL12 9TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26608536 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Road Bridge Over Thorsgill?
- Road Bridge Over Thorsgill is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9TN), in the parish of Egglestone Abbey.
- What is Road Bridge Over Thorsgill?
- Road Bridge Over Thorsgill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Road Bridge Over Thorsgill?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9TN.
- Is Road Bridge Over Thorsgill a listed building?
- Road Bridge Over Thorsgill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Road Bridge Over Thorsgill a protected site?
- Yes — Road Bridge Over Thorsgill is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Road Bridge Over Thorsgill free to visit?
- Yes, Road Bridge Over Thorsgill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Road Bridge Over Thorsgill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9TN. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.