The original Tyne Bridge in Newcastle was a medieval stone arch bridge built around 1250, similar to the old London Bridge, with houses and shops built onto the bridge itself. …

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This arch which can be found on either side shows how the previous bridge had multiple arches across the Tyne. This was swopped to the swing bridge to allow taller ships up and down the Tyne leaving these original arches.

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

1. Gateshead Millennium Bridge – Wylam Bridge loop from Fellgate

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