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Greta Bridge is a stone arch bridge that crosses the River Greta near Barnard Castle in County Durham. The bridge dates from the early seventeenth century and represents a significant surviving example of early modern bridge construction in the North of England. Its design reflects the practical engineering requirements of the period, providing an essential crossing point for local traffic and trade routes in the Teesdale region. The bridge remains substantially intact, preserving its original stonework and architectural character from its period of construction.
Greta Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002319. View the official record →
Greta Bridge is a stone arch bridge that crosses the River Greta near Barnard Castle in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002319.
Greta 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 1002319.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation 370m ESE of Shooters Well (7.6 km), Cup and ring marked stone on Gayles Plantation 410m north of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg (7.7 km), Cup and ring marked stone 440m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg (7.8 km).
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