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North East England

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

North East England

Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

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Remains of the Old Tyne Bridge Arches

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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September 24, 2025

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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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April 19, 2021

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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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