Elvet Bridge, Medieval stone bridge in Durham, England
The bridge spans the River Wear with ten visible masonry arches, connecting Durham's central peninsula with the Elvet district across the water.
Construction of Elvet Bridge began in 1160 under Bishop Hugh de Puiset, with additional funding through indulgences granted in 1225 and 1228.
The structure included two religious chapels at both ends during medieval times, with St Andrew's Chapel remains still visible from nearby riverbanks.
The bridge underwent expansion in 1804, increasing its width from 15 to 33 feet to accommodate the growing traffic needs of the city.
The structure incorporates building number 18 Elvet Bridge, which maintains its Grade I listed status as part of the original bridge construction.
Location: City of Durham
GPS coordinates: 54.77590,-1.57335
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:27
Durham Castle
181 m
Bishop Cosin's Hall
186 m
Statue of Neptune in Market Place
195 m
No.50 (Former Subscription News Room)
101 m
New Elvet Bridge
98 m
Post Office
145 m
University College Masters House
159 m
Equestrian statue of the Marquess of Londonderry
189 m
Former Grammar School (University Police Office)
205 m
96 And 97, Elvet Bridge
30 m
2, Owengate
107 m
5, Owengate
134 m
Salvation Army Citadel
86 m
3, Owengate
116 m
44 And 45, North Bailey
180 m
68, Saddler Street
121 m
No.4 And Castle Wall Incorporated
107 m
1 and 2, North Bailey
95 m
6, Owengate
142 m
Bastion Behind No. 50 And Wall Attached
118 m
4, Owengate
129 m
The Keep (university College)
158 m
53 And 55, Old Elvet
164 m
5, North Bailey
122 m
52, Old Elvet
203 m
49, North Bailey
139 m
10, 11 And 11A, Elvet Bridge
104 m
46, North Bailey
157 mReviews
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