Description

The asset was previously listed twice also under List entry 1370653. This entry was removed from the List on 13 June 2017.

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 8 May 2017.

NZ 19 NW
10/92
10/1/53

BRINKBURN
WELDON BRIDGE

Weldon Bridge, over River Coquet, and wall to north-west

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Bridge and wall, c.1760. Probably by John Smeaton. Squared stone. 3 segmental arches with slightly-recessed voussoirs and stepped keystones. Large keyed oculus between southern arches; smaller semicircular-headed arches of similar form flank northern arch, with paved inverts well above normal river level. Battered semi-octagonal cutwaters. Dentil cornice. Parapet with shallow pilasters on both faces and gabled coping; to north parapet splays out to circular piers on stepped pilasters; similar south-east parapet end; west parapet re-aligned in C20 at splayed angle, carried on iron girder. Contemporary wall with flat coping running north from north end of east parapet to terminate opposite east end of Angler's Arms Hotel.In appearance very similar to Smeaton's Coldstream Bridge.

Listing NGR: NZ 13798 98509

External Links

• Historic England Listing

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