Twizell Bridge

Twizell Bridge
Twizell Bridge viewed from the south
Coordinates55°41′N 02°11′W / 55.683°N 2.183°W / 55.683; -2.183
CarriesPedestrians since 1983
CrossesRiver Till
LocaleNorthumberland, England
Heritage statusScheduled monument and grade II* listed
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
Width4.6 m (15 ft)
Longest span27.4 m (90 ft)
Clearance above12.2 m (40 ft)
History
Opened1511
Closed1983 (to vehicular traffic)
Location
Map

Twizell Bridge (also spelt Twizel Bridge) is a Tudor arch bridge which crosses the River Till near Duddo, Northumberland in the Northeast of England. It is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument and no longer carries vehicular traffic.[1] The bridge played a role in the Battle of Flodden in 1513.[2]

  1. ^ "Twizel Bridge, Cornhill-on-Tweed / Duddo - Northumberland". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  2. ^ "The tiny stone bridge that changed the course of British history". The Telegraph. Retrieved 20 January 2018.