Greystead Bridge

Greystead Bridge is a wooden suspension bridge across the River North Tyne at Greystead in Northumberland.

Greystead Bridge
Coordinates	55.1690°N 2.3535°W / 55.1690; -2.3535
OS grid reference	NY777862
Carries	Pedestrian traffic
Crosses	River North Tyne
Locale	Northumberland
Heritage status	Grade II listed[1]
Characteristics
Design	Suspension bridge
Material	Wood
No. of spans	1
History
Construction end	1862
Opened	1862 (1862)
Greystead Bridge Location in Northumberland

History

The bridge, which has one span, was completed in 1862.[2] It is a Grade II listed structure.[1] It was intended to connect communities on the south bank of the river with Thorneyburn railway station on the north side.[2]

References

1. Historic England. "Footbridge over the River North Tyne  (Grade II) (1044858)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
2. "North Tyne - Greystead Footbridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 3 April 2020.

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