Ridley Bridge

Ridley Bridge is a stone arch road bridge over the River South Tyne near Ridley Hall in Northumberland.

Ridley Bridge
Ridley Bridge
Coordinates54.9767°N 2.3186°W / 54.9767; -2.3186
OS grid referenceNY797647
Carries
  • Motor vehicles
  • Cycles
  • Pedestrians
CrossesRiver South Tyne
LocaleNorthumberland
Heritage statusGrade II* listed[1]
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialStone
No. of lanesSingle-track road
History
DesignerRobert Mylne
Construction start1788
Construction end1791
Opened1792 (1792)
Location

History

This stone arch bridge was designed by Robert Mylne and constructed in 1792.[2] It has been listed Grade II* by Historic England.[1]

References

  1. Historic England. "Ridley Bridge (Grade II*) (1042496)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  2. "South Tyne - Ridley Bridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
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