Historic bridges · North East England
Shincliffe Bridge
In or near City of Durham.
Shincliffe 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
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shincliffe Bridge, the nearest railway station is Durham, located 2.5 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for navigation is DH1 3PJ.
About
Shincliffe Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1323210). 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 SHINCLIFFE SHINCLIFFE ROAD NZ 24 SE 2/103 Shincliffe Bridge II Road bridge, c.1826 by Ignatius Bonomi. Rock-faced sandstone and ashlar. 2 large elliptical arches and central triangular cutwaters rising to canted refuges. Prominent roll-moulding set back on arches. Parapets are ashlar- faced on road side, with chamfered coping, and end in low rectangular piers with chamfered coping. West side has C20 footpath added and north pier of parapet removed. Listing NGR: NZ2874241046 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 109988 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shincliffe Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the region. Its designation reflects its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7635, -1.5548
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Established
- 1826
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26454924 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shincliffe Bridge?
- Shincliffe Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3PJ), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Shincliffe Bridge?
- Shincliffe Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shincliffe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3PJ.
- When was Shincliffe Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1826.
- Is Shincliffe Bridge a listed building?
- Shincliffe Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shincliffe Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shincliffe Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shincliffe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3PJ.