August 10, 1829. The foundation stone of a bridge over the river Wansbeck, at High Ford, near Mitford, was laid by B. Mitford esq., lord of the manor, in the presence of a large concourse of spectators, with due form, amidst music, the firing of cannon and the ringing of bells. Mr. Moor of High House, as representative of William Ord esq., lord of the manor, on the opposite side of the river, assisted in the ceremony. A dance on the banks of the river followed, and afterwards thirty-two gentlemen dined at the Plough inn, at Mitford, Mr Mitford in the chair. Some very appropriate speeches were delivered, and the afternoon was spent with great conviviality.

From: J. Sykes. Local records; or, Historical register of remarkable events which have occurred in Northumberland and Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed..., published 1833.