Historic bridges · North East England
Snipe Gate Bridge
In or near Tow Law Town A.F.C..
Snipe Gate Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Snipe Gate Bridge, the nearest railway station is Wolsingham, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is DL13 4PQ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Snipe Gate Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1276982). 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 WOLSINGHAM B6297 side, off) NZ 13 NW (South side, off) 23/343 Snipe Gate Bridge II Bridge over Houselop Beck. Early C19. Sandstone rubble. Recessed segmental arch under flat stone-coped parapets with wide-spreading abutments. Higher at centre of bridge. Listing NGR: NZ1067537442 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 408057 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Snipe Gate Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the area's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7319, -1.8358
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Wolsingham
- Postcode
- DL13 4PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26566452 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Snipe Gate Bridge?
- Snipe Gate Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 4PQ), in the parish of Wolsingham.
- What is Snipe Gate Bridge?
- Snipe Gate Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Snipe Gate Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 4PQ.
- Is Snipe Gate Bridge a listed building?
- Snipe Gate Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Snipe Gate Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Snipe Gate Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Snipe Gate Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 4PQ.