Jesmond Dene, footbridge

HER Number:
5691

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Jesmond Dene, footbridge

Place:
Jesmond

Map Sheet:
NZ26NE

Class:
Transport

Site Type: Broad:
Pedestrian Transport Site

Site Type: Specific:
Footbridge

General Period:
POST MEDIEVAL

Specific Period:
Victorian 1837 to 1901

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Area with three footbridges. This lower bridge is single span. This was for public use as opposed to the higher slightly grander bridge (HER 5690) which was for Armstrong's personal use. A cobbled road (HER 5694) led down from Jesmond Dene Road to this bridge. Replaced a ford (HER 5693). LISTED GRADE 2

Easting:
425830

Northing:
567060

Grid Reference:
NZ425830567060

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5691 >> Pers. Comm. Jesmond Dene Rangers, 2004