Framwellgate Bridge
Grade I listed bridge in County Durham, United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Framwellgate Bridge is a medieval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]
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Framwellgate Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 54.7761°N 1.5781°W / 54.7761; -1.5781 |
OS grid reference | NZ272424 |
Carries | Pedestrians |
Crosses | River Wear |
Locale | City of Durham, County Durham, England |
Heritage status | Grade I listed |
Preceded by | Prebends Bridge |
Followed by | Milburngate Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Design | Two segmental arches with seven reinforcing ribs. Central pier with cutwaters. Possible third arch (no longer visible). |
Material | Stone |
Total length | 2 main spans total 30 yd (27 m) |
Width | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
No. of spans | 2 known; probably 3 total |
Piers in water | 1 |
History | |
Construction start | After 1400 |
Construction end | 15th century |
Replaces | Stone bridge built circa 1120 |
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