Description and History of Site:-
The 24.38m single semi-circular masonry arch of Abbey Bridge spans the river at the point where it enters a limestone gorge. It was built in 1773 for Mr John Sawrey Morrit who wished to improve access to his recently purchased Rokeby Estate. The bridge has castellated parapets and originally there were two toll cottages on the Yorkshire bank. One contained the kitchen and living room and the other the bedrooms, an arrangement which must have resulted in some unusual domestic problems.
Further Reading and References:-Morris C H. Bridges over the Tees. Research Report No 7. Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society, 2000.
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Key Words :- river masonry bridge
Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath
Address :- B6281, Egglestone, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 9TN
Grid Ref :- NZ 06616 14940
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.529698 , Long -1.899282
Local Authority :- Durham County Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1310824,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1773 -
Record Date :- 19 January 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris
Grid Ref :- NZ 06616 14940
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.529698 , Long -1.899282
Local Authority :- Durham County Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1310824,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1773 -
Record Date :- 19 January 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris