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Warkworth Old Bridge


The old stone bridge over the River Coquet at Warkworth dates from c.1380. John Cook of Newcastle, who died in 1378/9, bequeathed 20 marks towards the building of the bridge.[1] The Bridge-Head Gate Tower at the south end of the bridge also dates from the 14th century. The parapets of the bridge are thought to have been rebuilt in the 18th century. The bridge, on the main Northumberland costal route, was used by road traffic until the new bridge at Warkworth was opened in July 1965. There were traffic lights and long queues at busy times! Today the old bridge is used by pedestrians. Warkworth Old Bridge is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England. The gate tower is separately listed.

Warkworth Historic Buildings and Monuments in Warkworth CP Bridges Grade II Listed 14th Century River Coquet Bridge-Head Tower, Warkworth
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WARKWORTH BRIDGE - List Entry
- "Bridge. Late C14; parapets probably rebuilt in C18. Squared stone with cut dressings. Two double-chamfered segmental arches, each of 18 metres span, with impost band and 4 chamfered soffit ribs. …
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List number: 1041732
List grade: 2
Post code: NE65 0XB
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NU2483406247

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