2024
NY6266 : Willowford Roman Bridge Crossing River Irthing
taken 2 years ago, near to Gilsland, Northumberland, England
This is 1 of 5 images, with title starting with Willowford in this square
Willowford Roman Bridge Crossing River Irthing
The bridge abutment stands quite some distance from the current river bank, which has gradually moved westwards since the Roman period due to erosion. Very little survives of the first bridge beyond the foundations of the abutment and the base of a tower, which is recessed into the broad gauge Wall foundations. The tower was presumably one of a matching pair, one on each bank. The towers may have helped control bridge traffic across the river.
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- Grid Square
- NY6266, 125 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Brian Deegan (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 11 August, 2024 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 1 September, 2024
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NY 6221 6646 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:59.4770N 2:35.5290W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NY 6220 6644
- View Direction
- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
