Framwellgate Bridge, Medieval stone bridge in Durham, England
Framwellgate Bridge spans the River Wear with two shallow arches supported by seven reinforcing ribs, measuring 27 feet in width and 30 yards in length.
Built after 1400 to replace an earlier structure from 1127, the bridge required reconstruction following damage sustained during the Festival of Nativity flood that year.
The bridge marks the traditional western entrance to Durham, connecting the medieval marketplace with the peninsula containing Durham Cathedral and Castle.
The structure now serves as a pedestrian pathway, offering direct access between Durham's city center and the western districts since its closure to vehicles in 1969.
Two separate gatehouses once protected the bridge's entrances, with the eastern tower remaining operational until its removal in 1760 due to traffic concerns.
Location: City of Durham
GPS coordinates: 54.77610,-1.57797
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:30
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The Keep (university College)
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