Twizel Bridge |
| Hob Uid: 1354 | |
Location :
Northumberland
Cornhill-on-Tweed, Duddo
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| Grid Ref : NT8848043300 |
| Summary : Twizel Bridge is a medieval single span bridge of 15th or early 16th century date. It is built of squared stone with one segmental arch and spans the River Till upstream from Twizel Castle. It was used for vehicular traffic until 1983 when it was superseded by a modern bridge located south. In 1770 and 1820 alterations may have been made to coincide with remodelling of the nearby Castle and at this time flood arches, a parapet and a dentil cornice may have been added. Structural repairs to strengthen the bridge were carried out in 1977. It is alleged the bridge was crossed by English troops on the way to the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Scheduled. |
More information : NT 8848 4330: Twizel Bridge [G.T.]. (1)
Twizel Bridge has a single span of 90 feet and is said to date from the 15th century. Its parapets were repaired and possibly rebuilt
in the early 19th century. (2-3)
Scheduled. (4)
The bridge is in good condition, and still carries normal road
traffic. See. G.P.AO/55/257/4. (5)
Twizell Bridge, Grade I (see list for details) (6)
NT 885 433: Twizel Bridge. Scheduled No ND/19. (7)
NT 8848 4330: Medieval single span bridge of early 16th century date spanning the River Till upstream from Twizel Castle. In use for vehicle traffic until 1983 when it was superseded by a modern bridge located south. In 1770 and 1820 alterations may have been made to coincide with remodelling of the nearby Twizel Castle and at this time flood arches, a parapet and a dentil cornice may have been added. Structural repairs to strengthen the bridge were carried out in 1977.
The building of the bridge was attributed to the Selby family and was thought to have been used by English troops on the way to the Battle of Flodden in 1513. It is built of squared stone with one segmental arch carried on 5 ribs. The parapets are plain and may have been repaired during the 19th century. The total length of the bridge is 85 metres and it is 4 metres wide between parapets.Scheduled.(8)
Recorded by NRIM. (9) |