Description and History of Site:-
The 24.7m span masonry arch bridge (now bypassed by the A66 trunk road) was built in 1789 over the River Greta just south of its confluence with the River Tees. It has an stone colonnaded balustrade. Visited by Hatcher in July 1975 when it was noted as being:- Fairly narrow single arch. Roll moulding above voussoirs. Balustraded parapets. Sandstone. Solid abutments with no balustrade. Architect was Robert Carr of York.

Further Reading and References:-
Jervoise, E. The ancient bridges of the north of England. Architectural Press, 1931; reprinted by E P Publishing, 1973.
British Bridges, An Illustrated Technical and Historical Record. Public Works Roads and Transport Congress, London 1933, p337.
YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.

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Key Words :- river bridge road masonry

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- The Street, Startford, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 9SD
Grid Ref :- NZ 08610 13170
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.513762 , Long -1.868522
Local Authority :- Durham County Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1160430,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1789 - current
Record Date :- 19 January 2016

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