Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCorbridge Bridge

Corbridge Bridge

England
List entry 1006574
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Corbridge Bridge is a Roman stone bridge that crossed the River Tyne at Corbridge in Northumberland, dating to the second century AD. Built to serve the adjacent Roman fort of Corstopitum, the bridge formed a crucial link in the military and commercial infrastructure of Roman Britain. The surviving remains consist of substantial stone piers and abutments that demonstrate the engineering sophistication of Roman construction techniques. The bridge's strategic importance lay in its role connecting the fort to supply routes and settlements on both banks of the river during the height of Roman occupation.

Corbridge Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006574. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corbridge Bridge?

Corbridge Bridge is a Roman stone bridge that crossed the River Tyne at Corbridge in Northumberland, dating to the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006574.

Who is responsible for protecting Corbridge Bridge?

Corbridge Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006574.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corbridge Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Vicar's pele tower (0.3 km), Walker's Pottery (1.1 km), Corbridge (Corstopitum) Roman station (1.2 km).

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