Blanchland Bridge, Over The River Derwent

Blanchland Bridge, located over the River Derwent, is a bridge that likely dates from the mid-18th century. It is constructed from tooled-and-margined stone, with coursed stone used for the parapet and abutments. The south end of the bridge is higher than the north end. It features an elliptical arch and a smaller round arch to the north, with a triangular cutwater positioned between them that rises to the level of the impost band. This band continues along the broader abutments to a pilaster that connects with a band below the parapet. The parapet has sloped coping and ends in square piers topped with low pyramidal caps. There are short approach walls on the north side with gabled coping. Additionally, there is a pent shed on the west side of the north abutment, which includes a boarded door, a slit vent, and a stone slate roof. Part of this bridge is situated in County Durham.