Description

MORPETH CHANTRY PLACE
NZ 2085
25/223 The Old Bridge
and footbridge
11.8.50

II

Footbridge. Central pier and abutments C13. The rest erected by public
subscription in 1869 and built by Swinney Bros., Morpeth. Dressed stone and
iron.

Of the C13 bridge only one pier with triangular cutwaters remain.

Footbridge supported on flat girders. Railings with 4 rails and widely-spaced
standards; round knobs at intersections.

Above central pier railings with square bars and arched top rail. Cast-iron
oval panel with inscription. Above this central section a contemporary lamp
standard on 4 tall curved stanchions with scrolled decoration.

Listing NGR: NZ2003285849

External Links

• Historic England Listing

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