Wynch Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 54°38′46″N 2°9′2″W / 54.64611°N 2.15056°W |
OS grid reference | NY904279 |
Crosses | River Tees |
Locale | Bowlees, County Durham Holwick, North Yorkshire Low Force |
Heritage status | Grade II* listed[1] |
Historic England numbers | 1121562[1] |
Preceded by | Holwick Head Bridge |
Followed by | Scoberry Bridge |
History | |
Built | 1741 |
Rebuilt | 1830 |
Location | |
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.