Historic bridges · North East England
Westnewton Bridge
In or near Milfield.
Westnewton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Westnewton Bridge, the nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, which is 8.4 km away. Entry is free.
About
Westnewton Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1042320). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Heritage listing
Details NT 93 SW KIRKNEWTON B 6351 3/82 Westnewton Bridge II Bridge. Late C18-early C19. Random rubble with ashlar dressings; repairs in concrete. 7 arches. Triangular cutwaters between middle three arches. Very broad segmental arch, vaulted in ashlar, flanked by smaller round-headed arches. At each end of bridge 2 further, much lower, flood arches now largely blocked by earth and rubble. Deep voussoirs framed by arch bands. Plain parapet, with concrete coping, widens out beyond bridge to form approach walls ending in square piers with shallow stone pyramidal caps. Listing NGR: NT9078430383 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 237658 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westnewton Bridge is a Grade II listed building located in central Scotland. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5670, -2.1477
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26294269 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westnewton Bridge?
- Westnewton Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6XJ), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Westnewton Bridge?
- Westnewton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westnewton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6XJ.
- Is Westnewton Bridge a listed building?
- Westnewton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Westnewton Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Westnewton Bridge is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Westnewton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Westnewton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westnewton Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6XJ. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.