Alston_Arches_Viaduct

Alston Arches Viaduct

Alston Arches Viaduct

Bridge in Northumberland


Alston Arches Viaduct, also known as Haltwhistle Viaduct,[2] is a stone bridge across the River South Tyne at Haltwhistle in Northumberland, England.

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History

The bridge, which has four stone arches, was designed by Sir George Barclay Bruce as a railway bridge.[3][1]

It formed part of the Alston Line and was completed in March 1851.[2] The railway closed in May 1976[2] and the bridge was re-opened by the Duke of Gloucester for pedestrian use in July 2006.[4] It is a Grade II listed structure.[3]


References

  1. Historic England (27 July 1987). "Alston Arches Viaduct (Grade II) (1156068)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  2. "South Tyne - Haltwhistle Railway Arches Viaduct". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  3. "Alston Arches Viaduct". British listed buildings. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  4. "Alston Arches / Haltwhistle Viaduct". Forgotten Relics. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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Alston Arches Viaduct
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Haltwhistle A69 Bridge, East
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