Falstone Bridge

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

Falstone Bridge
Coordinates55.1775°N 2.4371°W / 55.1775; -2.4371
OS grid referenceNY72268712
CarriesRoad traffic in and out of Falstone
CrossesRiver North Tyne
LocaleNorthumberland
Heritage statusGrade II listed[1]
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialStone
No. of spans3
No. of lanesSingle-track road
History
DesignerHenry Welch
Construction end1843
Opened1843 (1843)
Location

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

Next bridge upstream River North Tyne Next bridge downstream
Kielder Viaduct Falstone Bridge
Grid reference NY723872
Greystead Bridge
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