Eals Bridge

Eals Bridge is a stone bridge across the River South Tyne near Knarsdale in Northumberland.

Eals Bridge
Eals Bridge
Coordinates54.8917°N 2.4981°W / 54.8917; -2.4981
OS grid referenceNY682553
CarriesMotor vehicles
CrossesRiver South Tyne
LocaleNorthumberland
Heritage statusGrade II listed[1]
Preceded byParson Shields Farm Bridge
Followed byEals Footbridge
Characteristics
MaterialStone
No. of spans2
Piers in water1
No. of lanesSingle-track road
History
Construction end1733
Opened1733 (1733)
Location

History

This structure has two stone arches and was completed in 1733 but seriously damaged by flooding in 1829.[2] Widened in 1973, it carries road traffic and is a Grade II listed structure.[1]

References

  1. Historic England. "Eals Bridge  (Grade II) (1155442)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  2. "South Tyne - Eals Bridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
Next bridge upstream River South Tyne Next bridge downstream
Parson Shields bridge (Wikidata) Eals Bridge
Grid reference NY682553
Eals footbridge (Wikidata)
Footbridge
Next road bridge upstream River South Tyne Next road bridge downstream
Parson Shields bridge (Wikidata) Eals Bridge
Grid reference NY682553
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Road and National Cycle Route 68
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