Historic bridges · North East England
Shilvington Bridge
In or near Whalton.
Shilvington Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Morpeth · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shilvington Bridge, the nearest railway station is Morpeth, located 7.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is NE20 0AR, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Shilvington Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237518). 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 WHALTON 1393/6/156 SHILVINGTON 28-APR-69 SHILVINGTON BRIDGE II Bridge, probably of C18 date. DESCRIPTION Road bridge constructed from squared stone. It has a 3-centred arch with arch ring and keystone. There is a further segmental flood arch, with arch ring, to the north. On the west side there is a curved projection with refuge between the arches. The parapets splay out at the ends, with square coping of blocks linked by iron clamps. The bridge was in poor structural condition at time of survey, with several inserted iron ties. REASONS FOR DESIGNATION Shilvington Bridge is designated at Grade II for the following principal reasons: * Date: Shilvington Bridge is of C18 date. * Craftmanship: The C18 is considered to be the high point of masonry bridge construction. Shilvington bridge is considered to be of high quality workmanship. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428828 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shilvington Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, contributing to the region's built heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1128, -1.7679
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Whalton
- Postcode
- NE20 0AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Morpeth — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530657 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shilvington Bridge?
- Shilvington Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE20 0AR), in the parish of Whalton.
- What is Shilvington Bridge?
- Shilvington Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shilvington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE20 0AR.
- Is Shilvington Bridge a listed building?
- Shilvington Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shilvington Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Shilvington Bridge is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shilvington Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shilvington Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shilvington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Morpeth, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE20 0AR.