Greystead Bridge
Greystead Bridge
Coordinates55°10′08″N 2°21′13″W / 55.1690°N 2.3535°W / 55.1690; -2.3535
OS grid referenceNY777862
CarriesPedestrian traffic
CrossesRiver North Tyne
LocaleNorthumberland
Heritage statusGrade II listed[1]
Characteristics
DesignSuspension bridge
MaterialWood
No. of spans1
History
Construction end1862
Opened1862 (1862)
Location

Greystead Bridge is a wooden suspension pedestrian bridge across the River North Tyne at Greystead in Northumberland, England.

History

The bridge, which has one span, was completed in 1862.[2] It is a Grade II listed structure.[1] It was intended to connect communities on the south bank of the river with Thorneyburn railway station on the north side.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Historic England. "Footbridge over the River North Tyne (Grade II) (1044858)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  2. 1 2 "North Tyne - Greystead Footbridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
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