Historic bridges · North East England
Barnard Castle Bridge
Barnard Castle Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barnard Castle Bridge is a historic bridge in North-East England. Built or established in 1569, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency. Postcode area DL12.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barnard Castle Bridge is a Tudor-Stuart bridge located in Startforth, North-East England. Established in 1569, it spans the River Tees and is situated within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.5427, -1.9273
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Startforth
- Postcode
- DL12 9BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Established
- 1569
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1352325450 (ODbL)
- commons: Bridge at Barnard Castle - by Francis Hannaway.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnard Castle Bridge?
- Barnard Castle Bridge is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9BN), in the parish of Startforth.
- When was Barnard Castle Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1569.
- Is Barnard Castle Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Barnard Castle Bridge is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Barnard Castle Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Barnard Castle Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnard Castle Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9BN. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.