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The Lion Bridge


The Lion Bridge over the River Aln at Alnwick was built in 1775 by John Adam.[1] The stone bridge has 4 arches and in the centre of the bridge, on the east side, is the lead cast Percy Lion. The bridge is built in a castle-style and is overlooked by Alnwick Castle. The bridge carried the old Great North Road over the river Aln. The bridge is Grade 1 Listed. 

Alnwick River Aln Historic Buildings and Monuments in Alnwick 1775 Grade I Listed Bridges Historic Buildings and Monuments in Denwick Civil Parish
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Alnwick Castle and the Lion Bridge - Alnwick, Northumberland
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Lion Bridge - Alnwick Castle
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THE LION BRIDGE - List Entry
- "John Adam. Ashlar. Three arches and a smaller land arch. Polygonal look outs on each side. Corbelled arcade to crenellated parapet. In the centre on the east side stands the …
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List grade: 1
List number: 1178596
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NU1862113815

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