Fatfield, Bridge
Fatfield, Bridge
HER Number
4981
District
Sunderland
Site Name
Fatfield, Bridge
Place
Fatfield
Map Sheet
NZ35SW
Class
Transport
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
Site Type: Specific
Road Bridge
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Victorian 1837 to 1901
Form of Evidence
Documentary Evidence
Description
A much needed bridge was built at Fatfield in 1891, to the design of D. Balfour. It carried the main road from Washington to Houghton until it was superseded by the new Chartershaugh Bridge, a short distance upstream.
Easting
431290
Northing
554090
Grid Reference
NZ431290554090
Sources
<< HER 4981 >> I. Ayris, River Wear Trail Board 20;