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Crawford's Bridge


Crawford's bridge is a small segmental arch stone bridge over the Ouseburn built in the early to mid-18th century. It is the oldest of the surviving bridges crossing the lower Ouseburn. It's name derives from Thomas Crawford, who owned properties in the area in the early 19th century.[1] The bridge is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Ouseburn Grade II Listed Historic Buildings and Monuments in Newcastle Bridges
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046465:Ouseburn Viaduct Newcastle upon Tyne Unknown c.1910
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Crawford's Bridge, Ouseburn
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Ouseburn Bridges
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BRIDGE OVER OUSEBURN - List Entry
- "Bridge over Ouseburn G.V. II Bridge. Early/mid C18. Coursed squared sandstone. Segmental arch recessed under chamfered abutment; parapet courses follow slope of road, high at centre...."
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Tyne and Wear HER(1946): Ouseburn, Crawford's Bridge
- "The oldest of the surviving bridges crossing the lower Ouseburn. Built early to mid-18th century of coursed, squared sandstone. The name derives from Thomas Crawford who owned a number of …
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046255:Byker Metro Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne City Engineers 1980
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Geo / Heritage Meta Data

List number: 1024785
Tyne & Wear HER: 1946
List grade: 2
Borough: Newcastle
Grid ref: NZ2622964666

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