Old Haydon Bridge Explained

Old Haydon Bridge
Coordinates:54.973°N -2.2463°W
Os Grid Reference:NY843643
Carries:Cycles and Pedestrians
Crosses:River South Tyne
Locale:Northumberland
Design:Arch bridge
Material:Stone
Spans:6
Preceded:Haydon Bridge Viaduct
Followed:New Haydon Bridge
Heritage:Grade II listed
Closed:1970
Replaced By:New Haydon Bridge

Old Haydon Bridge is a footbridge across the River South Tyne providing access between the Northern and Southern sides of the village of Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, England.

History

The first bridge at Haydon Bridge was built in around 1309, but following the flood of 1771, it had to be rebuilt in 1776. Following structural surveys it ceased to be used by cars and converted to footbridge use only in 1970.[1]

It is listed as a Grade II building by Historic England.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South Tyne - Old Haydon Bridge. 16 June 2015.