Wark Bridge
Bridge in Northumberland, England
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Wark Bridge is an iron bridge over the River North Tyne at Wark on Tyne in Northumberland, England.
History
The bridge, which replaced a bridge of timber construction,[1] was built by Hawks, Crawshay and Sons of Gateshead and opened in 1878.[2] It underwent a major refurbishment in stages between 2010 and 2015.[3]
References
- ^ "Wark-on-Tyne" (PDF). Northumberland County Council. p. 21. Retrieved 15 January 2017. [permanent dead link]
- ^ "North Tyne - Wark Bridge". Bridges on the Tyne. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ^ "Wark Bridge in Northumberland re-opens after major refurbishment scheme". Evening Chronicle. Newcastle upon Tyne: Trinity Mirror. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
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