Description and History of Site:-
Remains of parts of a large bridge that carried Dere Street across the river Tees. They now lie high and dry on the south bank of the river. Any evidence from the original north bank has been destroyed as the river course moved in that direction since the bridge was built. Thought to be the second Roman bridge across the Tees, built in the early 3rd century and may have remained in use until the late 15th century when the medieval 'Pierce Bridge' was built. The remains of the Roman bridge were discovered in 1972.
Further Reading and References:-Morris C.H. 2000. Bridges over the Tees. Cleveland Industrial Archaeologist Society. Research Report No 7.
Scott, P. R. & Mason D. 2007 Guide to the visible remains of Roman Piercebridge
Help us improve this entry
The compilers welcome corrections or additional information on all sites.
Any information provided will be verified before appearing on the web site.
Email comments
Key Words :- river tees roman bridge
Viewing the Site :- Site in the care of English Heritage and open to the public
Address :- B6275, Cliffe, Piercebridge, North Yorkshire, DL2 3SL
Grid Ref :- NZ 2145 1555
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.534772 , Long -1.670025
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1004062,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Site Dates :- probably early 3rd c -
Record Date :- 19 January 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris
Grid Ref :- NZ 2145 1555
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.534772 , Long -1.670025
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1004062,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Site Dates :- probably early 3rd c -
Record Date :- 19 January 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris