MenuThe Lion Bridge, Northumberland
The Lion Bridge is a late 18th-century three-arched bridge across the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland. It dates from 1775 and was designed by John Adam. In the centre on the east side stands the Percy Lion in cast lead. Matching it on the west side was reputedly once a unicorn (symbolizing Scotland). The bridge is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1178596.
Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.417883,-1.7074303
Grid Reference: NU 1861 1381
Civil Parish: Alnwick CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 319625
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Lion_Bridge,_Northumberland_319625
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Historic England Grade I Listed 1178596.
Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.417883,-1.7074303
Grid Reference: NU 1861 1381
Civil Parish: Alnwick CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 319625
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Lion_Bridge,_Northumberland_319625
Peruse Northumberland on Wikishire