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Croft Bridge, Yorkshire / Durham

Croft Bridge is a 14th-century road bridge across the River Tees linking Croft-on-Tees, Yorkshire (North Riding) with Hurworth Place, County Durham. It was restored in 1673 and again in 1781. The bridge forms part of a ceremonial tradition whereby at its centre, a sword known as the Conyers Falchion is presented to each new Bishop of Durham on entering the diocese for the first time. It is within the council area of North Yorkshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1116440.

Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Yorkshire / Durham
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.483015,-1.554482
Grid Reference: NZ 2896 0983
Civil Parish: Croft-on-Tees CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 319450
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Croft_Bridge,_Yorkshire_319450

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