Wynch Bridge

Wynch Bridge
Coordinates54°38′46″N 2°9′2″W / 54.64611°N 2.15056°W / 54.64611; -2.15056
OS grid referenceNY904279
CrossesRiver Tees
LocaleBowlees, County Durham
Holwick, North Yorkshire
Low Force
Heritage statusGrade II* listed[1]
Historic England numbers1121562[1]
Preceded byHolwick Head Bridge
Followed byScoberry Bridge
History
Built1741
Rebuilt1830
Location
Map

Wynch Bridge or Winch Bridge is a suspension bridge on the River Tees. The original Wynch Bridge was said to be the first suspension bridge in Britain, being built in 1741.

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "WYNCH BRIDGE (1121562)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 July 2024.