Twizel Bridge, Duddo / Cornhill-on-Tweed - Northumberland (UA)

Remains of a medieval single-span bridge of early C16 date, spanning the River Till near Twizel Castle. The bridge retains its medieval appearance and character and has been the subject of some repairs, probably in the C18, but no major strengthening works. It was by-passed by a modern road bridge to the south in the 1980s. The eastern abutment is leaning to the south and has structural issues. In 2017-18 conservation re-pointing was done to the arch, parapets and abutments. Works to repair the leaning eastern abutments has not yet progressed.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Twizel Bridge

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1020743

Local Planning Authority:

Northumberland (UA)

Site Type:

Transport > Bridge

Location

Building Name:

Twizel Bridge

Unitary Authority:

Northumberland (UA)

Parish:

Duddo / Cornhill-on-Tweed

Parliamentary Constituency:

North Northumberland

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Scheduled Monument, LB grade II*, RPG grade II*