Twizel Bridge, Cornhill and Duddo. Photo by Harry Rowland

(NT 88484330) Twizel Bridge [G.T.] (1)

Twizel Bridge has a single span of 90ft, and is said to date from the 15th century. (2)

Its parapets were repaired and possibly rebuilt in the early 19th century. (3)

Scheduled. (4)

The bridge is in good condition, and still carries normal road traffic. (5)

Additional reference. (6)

Grade I, 15th century squared stone bridge. Later low flood arches on each side and later parapet and dentil cornice. Impressive setting. (7)

Additional reference. (8)

Detailed survey. (9)

Additional reference. (10)

NT 8848 4330: Medieval single span bridge of early 16th century date spanning the River Till upstream from Twizel Castle. In use for vehicle traffic until 1983 when it was superseded by a modern bridge located south. In 1770 and 1820 alterations may have been made to coincide with remodelling of the nearby Twizel Castle and at this time flood arches, a parapet and a dentil cornice may have been added. Structural repairs to strengthen the bridge were carried out in 1977.
The building of the bridge was attributed to the Selby family and was thought to have been used by English troops on the way to the Battle of Flodden in 1513. It is built of squared stone with one segmental arch carried on 5 ribs. The parapets are plain and may have been repaired during the 19th century. The total length of the bridge is 85 metres and it is 4 metres wide between parapets.Scheduled. (11)

Mentioned in Level 1 analytical field survey of the area by English Heritage's Archaeological Survey and Investigation team. (12)

NT 885 433: Twizel Bridge. Scheduled No ND/19. (13a)

Recorded by NRIM. (13b)