Mitchell Street, railway bridge
Mitchell Street, railway bridge
HER Number
9909
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Mitchell Street, railway bridge
Place
Walker
Map Sheet
NZ26SE
Class
Transport
Site Type: Broad
Railway Transport Site
Site Type: Specific
Railway Bridge
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
The old railway bridge in Mitchell Street is a highly recognisable structure in Walker. This three arch sandstone bridge is of a standard design. The bridge possesses iron railings on its top and red brick under its archways. Today the bridge is a used as a cycle and path way. Once carried the NER, Newcastle and Tynemouth Riverside Branch. LOCAL LIST
Easting
429570
Northing
564470
Grid Reference
NZ429570564470
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