Site of Medieval Bridge, Shincliffe

Shincliffe © DCC 2007

There have been bridges at this site since the end of the twelfth century. 'The making of a bridge' is mentioned in 1368, but by 1385 it was said to be in a ruined state. Bishop Skirlaw built a new bridge in 1405. This was destroyed and rebuilt between 1537 and 1540. This bridge was washed away in 1753 and replaced by another which survived until 1824, when the present bridge was built.

Reference number:

D1258

Historical period:

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Georgian (1714 to 1830)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
21st Century (2001 to 2100)

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Source of Reference

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