Greystead Bridge
Greystead Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 55°10′08″N 2°21′13″W / 55.1690°N 2.3535°W |
| OS grid reference | NY777862 |
| Carries | Pedestrian traffic |
| Crosses | River North Tyne |
| Locale | Northumberland |
| Heritage status | Grade II listed[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| Material | Wood |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1862 |
| Opened | 1862 |
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Greystead Bridge is a wooden suspension pedestrian bridge across the River North Tyne at Greystead in Northumberland, England.
History[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ a b Historic England. "Footbridge over the River North Tyne (Grade II) (1044858)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ a b "North Tyne - Greystead Footbridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 3 April 2020.