Stanhope Bridge, Stanhope (Stanhope)

Medieval bridge at Stanhope (County Durham)

Photograph of Stanhope Bridge 2016

Stanhope Bridge was built in the early part of the 15th century and widened in 1792. The Manor of Stanhope was owned by the Bishop of Durham which may explain why such a large bridge was built in such a remote location. This is a Scheduled Ancient Monument protected by law.

Early 15th century single span bridge widened in 1797. Restored in the early 19th and 20th centuries with a date stone in the paraped giving the year 1876. Scheduled and listed. (10)

Reference number:

D2247

Historical period:

Hanoverian (1714 to 1837)
Georgian (1714 to 1830)
Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Cold War (1946 to 1991)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
21st Century (2001 to 2100)

Legal status:

Listed Building
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1277203
Scheduled Monument
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1002363

Event(s):

RCHME: Durham SAMs Project 1991; Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England

Disclaimer -

Please note that this information has been compiled from a number of different sources. Durham County Council and Northumberland County Council can accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy contained therein. If you wish to use/copy any of the images, please ensure that you read the Copyright information provided.

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