Tyne and Wear HER(310): Tyne Bridge (medieval)
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Description
"The medieval Tyne Bridge lay on the line of the Swing Bridge, upon or close to the remains of the Roman bridge, and is probably late 12th century in origin. It is said to have been 560 feet, or 12 arches, long, of which 3 were cellars by the 18th century.....The bridge was demolished after being damaged in the flood of 1771. One complete land arch survives under the Swing Bridge and the east face of a second may exist in the basement of Watergate Buildings. The surviving arch is described as 44 feet wide with a span of 21 feet...." -
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Further information
Link: https://sitelines.newcastle.gov.uk/SMR/310
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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