Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Prebends Bridge
Prebends Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prebends Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1772. Coordinates: 54.7709°, -1.5795°.
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Heritage listing
Prebends Bridge, along with Framwellgate and Elvet bridges, is one of three stone-arch bridges in the centre of Durham, England, that cross the River Wear. The bridge forms part of the Durham Castle and Cathedral UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Prebends Bridge, along with Framwellgate and Elvet bridges, is one of three stone-arch bridges in the centre of Durham, England, that cross the River Wear. The bridge forms part of the Durham Castle and Cathedral UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Background
History
Prebends Bridge was designed by George Nicholson and built from 1772 to 1778. The bridge was built on the instructions of the Dean of Durham and served as a private road for the Dean and Chapter of Durham, giving access from the south through the Watergate. It replaced a temporary bridge built after the footbridge, built in 1574, was swept away during a flood in 1771. The bridge is situated below the Watergate at the end of South Bailey (with which it is in concurrence), just after St Cuthbert's Society. Although the bridge is wide enough for vehicles, it is mainly used as a footbridge as it only leads to the Riverside paths and up to a closed road barrier to South Bailey. The bridge was…
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- Coordinates
- 54.7709, -1.5795
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Established
- 1772
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 1 km
- Official site
- www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w416436159 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Prebends Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Durham City 30c 20031207 Prebends Bridge 02a.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prebends Bridge?
- Prebends Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3DZ), in the parish of City of Durham.
- When was Prebends Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1772.
- Who owns Prebends Bridge?
- Prebends Bridge is owned by Durham Cathedral.
- Is Prebends Bridge a listed building?
- Prebends Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Prebends Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Prebends Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prebends Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3DZ.