Twizell Bridge
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. The bridge played a role in the Battle of Flodden in 1513.
Twizell Bridge | |
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Twizell Bridge viewed from the south | |
| Coordinates | 55°41′N 02°11′W |
| Carries | Pedestrians since 1983 |
| Crosses | River Till |
| Locale | Northumberland, England |
| Heritage status | Scheduled monument and grade II* listed |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Width | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Longest span | 27.4 m (90 ft) |
| Clearance above | 12.2 m (40 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1511 |
| Closed | 1983 (to vehicular traffic) |
| Location | |
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