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Sunderland Bridge is a stone arch bridge crossing the River Wear near Croxdale in County Durham. The bridge dates from the medieval period and represents an important crossing point in the region's historical communications network. Constructed in stone with a single arch span, it exemplifies the bridge-building tradition of medieval England and continues to demonstrate the engineering techniques employed in its construction. The structure has been subject to various repairs and modifications over the centuries to maintain its functionality as a vital river crossing.
Sunderland Bridge, near Croxdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002358. View the official record →
Sunderland Bridge is a stone arch bridge crossing the River Wear near Croxdale in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002358.
Sunderland Bridge, near Croxdale 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 1002358.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Croxdale medieval chapel and churchyard cross base (0.9 km), Moated site at Low Butterby Farm (1.9 km), Prebend's Bridge (4.1 km).
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