Beamish Burn, Upper Forge Bridge
Beamish Burn, Upper Forge Bridge
HER Number
6967
District
Gateshead
Site Name
Beamish Burn, Upper Forge Bridge
Place
Beamish Burn
Map Sheet
NZ25SW
Class
Transport
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
Site Type: Specific
Road Bridge
General Period
POST MEDIEVAL
Specific Period
Hanoverian 1714 to 1837
Form of Evidence
Structure
Description
Shown on Ordnance Survey first edition map. Carried the road over the Beamish Burn. Urpeth Forge still survives next to the bridge on the Durham side, and is converted into a house. The bridge is stone built. The listing description reads:
'Bridge. Late C18. Coursed squared sandstone arch recessed under chamfered surround; band at road bed level. Chamfered coping to parapets terminating in short returns on pilasters.' LISTED GRADE 2
'Bridge. Late C18. Coursed squared sandstone arch recessed under chamfered surround; band at road bed level. Chamfered coping to parapets terminating in short returns on pilasters.' LISTED GRADE 2
Easting
423490
Northing
554210
Grid Reference
NZ423490554210
Sources
Ordnance Survey first edition map 1850; Department of National Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 13/73; https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1025155