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Sunderland Bridge, Durham

Sunderland Bridge is a 14th-century bridge across the River Wear between Croxdale and Browney, County Durham. The bridge originally carried the Great North Road across the River Wear. It is built of dressed sandstone with four semicircular arches. The end arches were rebuilt in 1770, the parapets widened in 1822, and new end walls built in the 19th century. It is within the council area of County Durham.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1120699.

Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.734159,-1.5896409
Grid Reference: NZ 2652 3776
Civil Parish: Brandon and Byshottles CP
Council Area: County Durham CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Durham PA

GBPN ID: 319469
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sunderland_Bridge,_Durham_319469

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