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Framwellgate Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Wear in Durham city centre, constructed in the late 12th century and substantially rebuilt during the 14th century. The bridge is a significant example of medieval engineering, comprising multiple pointed arches built in ashlar stonework with cutwaters projecting upstream to deflect flood waters and ice. Its strategic location linking the cathedral and castle peninsula with the western side of the river made it essential to Durham's urban development and remains a prominent feature of the city's townscape. The bridge has undergone various repairs and modifications over the centuries but retains substantial medieval fabric, including elements of the original 12th-century structure within its later medieval form.
Framwellgate Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002351. View the official record →
Framwellgate Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Wear in Durham city centre, constructed in the late 12th century and substantially rebuilt during the 14th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002351.
Framwellgate 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 1002351.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elvet Bridge (0.3 km), Prebend's Bridge (0.6 km), The Water Gate (0.6 km).
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