Falstone Bridge

Stone bridge across the River North Tyne at Falstone in Northumberland

55°10′39″N 2°26′14″W / 55.1775°N 2.4371°W / 55.1775; -2.4371OS grid referenceNY72268712CarriesRoad traffic in and out of FalstoneCrossesRiver North TyneLocaleNorthumberlandHeritage statusGrade II listed[1]CharacteristicsDesignArch bridgeMaterialStoneNo. of spans3No. of lanesSingle-track roadHistoryDesignerHenry WelchConstruction end1843Opened1843 (1843)LocationMap

Falstone Bridge is a stone bridge across the River North Tyne at Falstone in Northumberland.

History

The bridge, which has three stone arches, was built by Henry Welch and completed in 1843.[2] It is a Grade II listed structure.[1] It formed an element of a toll road to Scotland.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Falstone Bridge (Grade II) (1044890)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b "North Tyne - Falstone Bridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 3 April 2020.


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