Greystead Bridge

Greystead Bridge
Greystead Bridge
Coordinates55°10′08″N 2°21′13″W / 55.1690°N 2.3535°W / 55.1690; -2.3535
OS grid referenceNY777862
CarriesPedestrian traffic
CrossesRiver North Tyne
LocaleNorthumberland
Heritage statusGrade II listed
Characteristics
DesignSuspension bridge
MaterialWood
No. of spans1
History
Construction end1862
Opened1862 (1862)
Location
Interactive map of Greystead Bridge

Greystead Bridge is a wooden suspension pedestrian bridge across the River North Tyne at Greystead in Northumberland, England.

History

The bridge, which has one span, was completed in 1862. It is a Grade II listed structure. It was intended to connect communities on the south bank of the river with Thorneyburn railway station on the north side.

References

  1. 1 2 Historic England. "Footbridge over the River North Tyne (Grade II) (1044858)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
  2. 1 2 "North Tyne - Greystead Footbridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 3 April 2020.