Chollerford Bridge

Chollerford Bridge is a stone crossing spanning the North Tyne with five rounded arches and triangular cutwaters built into its design. The structure features decorative stonework including a banded section below the parapet and gabled coping along the top.

Robert Mylne designed and built the bridge in 1785 to replace a medieval predecessor. The earlier crossing had been destroyed during major floods that occurred in 1771.

The bridge is a working crossing that many locals and visitors use daily, and its design shows typical Georgian stone craftsmanship from when it was first built.

Traffic moves through a single lane controlled by traffic lights that manage the flow in both directions. Pedestrians have small sheltered spaces positioned along the side to step into if needed.

The triangular cutwaters beneath the bridge also serve as sheltered alcoves where pedestrians can stand during rain or while waiting for traffic. This dual-purpose design is a practical detail that visitors often walk past without noticing.

Location: Humshaugh

Inception: 1785

Architects: Robert Mylne

GPS coordinates: 55.02926,-2.12732

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23