Benton Bank, bridge over Cradlewell Bypass
Benton Bank, bridge over Cradlewell Bypass
HER Number
9852
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Benton Bank, bridge over Cradlewell Bypass
Place
Jesmond
Map Sheet
NZ26NE
Class
Transport
Site Type: Broad
Bridge
Site Type: Specific
Bridge
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
The Victorian bridge over Cradlewell Bypass is an attractive crossing with good decorative ironwork. The bridge links the north and south parts of Jesmond Dene. It is metal and is carried by two stone piers, which adjoin a tall stone wall lining the main road. The bridge is approximately seven metres wide. LOCAL LIST
Easting
426470
Northing
566170
Grid Reference
NZ426470566170
Sources
Newcastle City Council, 2006, Local List of Buildings, Structures, Parks, Gardens and Open Spaces of Special Local Architectural or Historic Interest Supplementary Planning Document