Sunderland Bridge is a bridge just outside the village also called Sunderland Bridge in County Durham, England. It lies close to the confluence of the River Wear and River Browney. Sunderland Bridge originally carried the Great North Road across the River Wear, and probably dates back to the 14th century. It is built of dressed sandsto…
Sunderland Bridge is a bridge just outside the village also called Sunderland Bridge in County Durham, England. It lies close to the confluence of the River Wear and River Browney. Sunderland Bridge originally carried the Great North Road across the River Wear, and probably dates back to the 14th century. It is built of dressed sandstone with four semicircular arches. The bridge has undergone several rebuilds, with the end arches being rebuilt in 1770, the parapets widened in 1822, and new end walls built in the 19th century. It is a Grade I listed structure.
Opened: 14th century
OS grid reference: NZ 265 378
Carries: Weardale Way
Crosses: River Wear
Locale: Sunderland Bridge
Heritage status: Grade I listed building, scheduled monument
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