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Lion Bridge is a stone bridge located in Northumberland, England, dating to the eighteenth century. The bridge is notable for its decorative carved lion finials, which give the structure its distinctive name and reflect the Georgian period's taste for ornamental masonry features. Constructed of stone, it demonstrates the functional engineering standards of its era whilst incorporating classical embellishments typical of contemporary bridge design. The bridge represents a significant example of eighteenth-century infrastructure development in the region and remains a recognisable local landmark.
Lion Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006568. View the official record →
Lion Bridge is a stone bridge located in Northumberland, England, dating to the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006568.
Lion 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 1006568.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Chantry House (0.2 km), Bondgate Tower (0.6 km), Alnwick Abbey (0.8 km).
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