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Newcastle Swing Bridge is a Victorian-era swing bridge crossing the River Tyne at Newcastle upon Tyne, designed by William Armstrong and completed in 1876. The bridge features a distinctive wrought-iron swing span that pivots to allow passage of river traffic, representing an important example of Victorian engineering innovation and industrial design. Its construction reflected the growth of Newcastle as a major port and industrial centre during the nineteenth century, incorporating advanced hydraulic technology that Armstrong's engineering company had developed. The bridge remains a significant structure in Newcastle's riverside landscape and demonstrates the practical application of cutting-edge mechanical engineering to urban infrastructure.
Newcastle Swing Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003722. View the official record →
Newcastle Swing Bridge is a Victorian-era swing bridge crossing the River Tyne at Newcastle upon Tyne, designed by William Armstrong and completed in 1876. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003722.
Newcastle Swing 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 1003722.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Closegate and Water Tower (0.3 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall and town ditch between Forth Street and Hanover Street (0.4 km), DUNSTON STAITHS (2 km).
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