Wylam Railway Bridge
Wylam Railway Bridge, Steel railway bridge in Hagg Bank, Northumberland
The bridge spans 240 feet across the River Tyne with three ribs supported by diagonal braces to counteract wind pressure.
Built between 1874 and 1876 for £16,000 by the Scotswood, Newburn and Wylam Railway, with ironwork from Hawks, Crayshay & Co of Gateshead.
The structure represents industrial engineering advancement in Northern England, marking a key period in railway network development across Northumberland.
Following rail service discontinuation in 1968, the bridge converted to a pedestrian and cycle path connecting Wylam with Tyne Riverside Country Park.
A German aircraft mistakenly targeted this bridge during World War II, confusing it with the Tyne Bridge and dropping bombs between West Wylam and Crawcrook.
Location: Wylam
Official opening: October 6, 1876
GPS coordinates: 54.97310,-1.82755
Latest update: March 20, 2025 16:55
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