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Stanhope Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Wear in Stanhope, County Durham. The bridge dates to the medieval period and represents an important river crossing point serving the local community and through-traffic in the Weardale region. Constructed in stone with a single span, the bridge demonstrates the typical engineering approach to river crossings of its era. The structure has undergone repairs and modifications over subsequent centuries, reflecting its continuous use as a vital communication link in the Dale.
Stanhope Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002363. View the official record →
Stanhope Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Wear in Stanhope, County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002363.
Stanhope 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 1002363.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross, 35m and 50m south of St Thomas' Church (1.2 km), Cairnfield on Crawley Edge, 500m north west of Hill Crest (1.6 km), Brandon Walls lead mine and ore works (4.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Stanhope Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Stanhope Bridge stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.