Woolsington Park, bridges
Woolsington Park, bridges
HER Number
4920
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Woolsington Park, bridges
Place
Woolsington
Map Sheet
NZ27SW
Class
Gardens Parks and Urban Spaces
Site Type: Broad
Ornamental Bridge
Site Type: Specific
Ornamental Bridge
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Four bridges within Woolsington Park. The bridge on South Drive (NZ 2002 7002) which crosses the lake requires repair. The abutments are 19th century but the bridge is made from steel beams with a concrete deck. It is possible that the original brisge was iron framed. On the north abutment there is the beginning of an iron arch, suggesting a wide three centred arch. The condition of the abutment parapet walls is poor. The north-east parapet has fallen into the lake below. East of the lake there is a stone ornamental bridge (NZ 2045 7009) over the Ouse Burn which has been rebuilt in the early 20th century. There is another bridge at NZ 1973 7048 and a fourth at NZ 2036 7030. These bridges cross ditches.
Easting
420020
Northing
570020
Grid Reference
NZ420020570020
Sources
RPS, Clouston, 1998, Woolsington Hall, Archaeological Assessment; Simpson & Brown Architects, Feb 2012, Woolsington Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Draft Conservation Plan: Historical Development & Significance; Addyman Archaeology, 2014, Woolsington, Woolsington Park - Archaeological Assessment