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Old Derwent Bridge


The stone bridge over the River Derwent at Swalwell was built in c.1779 for the Gateshead - Hexham Turnpike road.[1] It is known as the Clavering Bridge or the Old Derwent Bridge. The 3 arched bridge is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England. Old Bridge End Cottage, near the north end of the bridge, is the former toll house.

Swalwell Old Bridge End Cottage Gateshead - Hexham Turnpike Road River Derwent (Tyne) 1779 Historic Buildings and Monuments in Gateshead Bridges Grade II* Listed
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Old Derwent Bridge at Swalwell
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Road leading onto the old bridge at Swalwell
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002477:River Derwent Swalwell Gateshead 1900
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BRIDGE OVER RIVER DERWENT (TYNE AND WEAR BRIDGE NUMBER 761) - Swalwell - List Entry
- "Road bridge. 1779 for Gateshead - Hexham Turnpike. Coursed squared sandstone. Rusticated voussoirs to 3 arches, the central one larger; bands to 2 pointed cut-waters, incurved above to canted refuges …
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044190: Road accident, Clavering Bridge, Swalwell,1913/14
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Tyne and Wear HER(3630): Swalwell, Derwent Bridge
- "The oldest bridge across the Derwent at Swalwell is the attractive stone road bridge of 1778, known as the Clavering Bridge. The Clavering family lived at nearby Axwell Hall (HER …
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Geo / Heritage Meta Data

List number: 1355119
List grade: 2*
Tyne & Wear HER: 3630
Borough: Gateshead
Grid ref: NZ1984862364

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