Roman Bridge across the South Tyne River (Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh)
[NY 69964925] On the west bank of the River South Tyne, nearly opposite Underbank Farm, are the remains of an ancient bridge abutment of possible Roman origin. No evidence has been found for a bridge of medieval or later date at this point. (1)
Scheduled. (2)
See sketch-plan, and G.P. AO/56/303/6 for south east aspect. (3)
Surveyed at 1:2500. The abutment, though generally in poor condition, still stands to a height (in places) of up to five courses of masonry. It is mainly earth-covered, and mutilated by tree roots. No remains survive on the opposite bank of the river, or between the two sides. It appears to have no visible dating evidence, but is conveniently sited for the alleged Roman road between Whitley Castle and Corbridge (See NY 75 SW). (4)
No change. (5)
Surveyed by AF Roberts in April 1999 at a scale of 1:50. The abutment at its widest measures 5.90m, with the remains of a cobbled surface and the remains of what is described as a low wall adjoining the cobbled area from the south side. It lies approximately 24m west of the River Styne. Between the abutment and the river is an area of scattered large worked stones. Two drawn elevations reveal that a tree has done substantial damage to this feature.(6)
Scheduled. (7)
Additional Reference (8)
Scheduled. (2)
See sketch-plan, and G.P. AO/56/303/6 for south east aspect. (3)
Surveyed at 1:2500. The abutment, though generally in poor condition, still stands to a height (in places) of up to five courses of masonry. It is mainly earth-covered, and mutilated by tree roots. No remains survive on the opposite bank of the river, or between the two sides. It appears to have no visible dating evidence, but is conveniently sited for the alleged Roman road between Whitley Castle and Corbridge (See NY 75 SW). (4)
No change. (5)
Surveyed by AF Roberts in April 1999 at a scale of 1:50. The abutment at its widest measures 5.90m, with the remains of a cobbled surface and the remains of what is described as a low wall adjoining the cobbled area from the south side. It lies approximately 24m west of the River Styne. Between the abutment and the river is an area of scattered large worked stones. Two drawn elevations reveal that a tree has done substantial damage to this feature.(6)
Scheduled. (7)
Additional Reference (8)
N5936
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1956; E Geary
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1966; E C Waight
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1978; I S Sainsbury
WATCHING BRIEF, Burnstones - Slaggyford - Ayle OHL refurbishment, near Kirkhaugh: phase 1 Underbank and Kirkside Wood, between Kirkhaugh and Ayle 2009; Pre-Construct Archaeology
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1966; E C Waight
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1978; I S Sainsbury
WATCHING BRIEF, Burnstones - Slaggyford - Ayle OHL refurbishment, near Kirkhaugh: phase 1 Underbank and Kirkside Wood, between Kirkhaugh and Ayle 2009; Pre-Construct Archaeology
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