Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Weldon Bridge
Weldon Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Weldon Bridge is a Grade I-listed building in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Details The asset was previously listed twice also under List entry 1370653. This entry was removed from the List on 13 June 2017. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 8 May 2017. NZ 19 NW 10/92 10/1/53 BRINKBURN WELDON BRIDGE Weldon Bridge, over River Coquet, and wall to north-west I GV Bridge and wall, c.1760. Probably by John Smeaton. Squared stone. 3 segmental arches with slightly-recessed voussoirs and stepped keystones. Large keyed oculus between southern arches; smaller semicircular-headed arches of similar form flank northern arch, with paved inverts well above normal river level. Battered semi-octagonal cutwaters. Dentil cornice. Parapet with shallow pilasters on both faces and gabled coping; to north parapet splays out to circular piers on stepped pilasters; similar south-east parapet end; west parapet re-aligned in C20 at splayed angle, carried on iron girder. Contemporary wall with flat coping running north from north end of east parapet to terminate opposite east end of Angler's Arms Hotel.In appearance very similar to Smeaton's Coldstream Bridge. Listing NGR: NZ 13798 98509 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 236761 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weldon Bridge is a Grade I listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is distinguished by its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2805, -1.7844
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Brinkburn
- Postcode
- NE65 8AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Established
- 1760
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527824 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weldon Bridge?
- Weldon Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE65 8AX), in the parish of Brinkburn.
- Is Weldon Bridge a listed building?
- Weldon Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Weldon Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Weldon Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weldon Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE65 8AX. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.