Corby Bridge, Grade I listed footbridge in Wetheral, England.
Corby Bridge is a 280-meter-long structure that spans the River Eden with five semi-circular arches rising about 30 meters above the water. The bridge combines a double-track railway line with a pedestrian walkway, accessed by 93 steps on each side.
Construction of the bridge began in 1830 and finished in 1834, using red sandstone from Newbiggin Quarry near Carlisle and materials from local Wetheral quarries. A pedestrian pathway was added in 1851, offering residents a free and safe crossing over the River Eden.
The bridge displays memorial plaques in English and Latin at its western end, honoring Henry Howard who laid the foundation stone. These inscriptions tell of the structure's importance to the people who made it possible.
The pedestrian walkway is accessed by stairs on both sides, offering a direct route between Wetheral and Great Corby. The railway line runs parallel, so visitors should be aware of train traffic and move carefully along the bridge.
The structure retains its original sandstone across nearly two centuries, with the surface texture preserving the craftwork of the 1800s. This visible patina shows how the material has been slowly shaped by weather and time.
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