Prebends Bridge, Durham - Stone Bridges on Waymarking.com

Prebends Bridge was designed by George Nicholson and built between 1772 to 1778. It replaced a temporary bridge built after the footbridge, built in 1574 was swept away during a flood in 1771 which washed away many bridges in the North-East. The bridge forming part of the estate of Durham Cathedral and is a Grade 1 listed building.
Although the bridge is wide enough for vehicles, it is mainly used as a footbridge as it only leads to the Riverside paths and up to a closed road barrier to South Bailey. The bridge was restored from 1955 to 1956.
On the bridge is a plaque recording Sir Walter Scotts words about Durham-
Grey towers of Durham
Yet well I love thy mixed and massive piles
Half church of God, half castle ‘gainst the Scot
And long to roam these venerable aisles
With records stored of deeds long since forgot

Physical Location (city, county, etc.): City of Durham Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Unclassified road Water or other terrain spanned: River Wear Architect/Builder: George Nicholson Construction Date: 1772 to 1778

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