The Lion Bridge

1. THE PETH 5330 The Lion Bridge NU 1813 NE 2/112 10.1.55. I 2. 1775 by John Adam. Ashlar. Three arches and a smaller land arch. Polygonal look outs on each side. Corbelled arcade to crenellated parapet. In the centre on the east side stands the Percy Lion in cast lead. Matching it on the west side was reputedly once a unicorn (symbolizing Scotland). Curved approach parapets with close-set petrified stockade over a round section string and circular end piers. Look outs have blind arrow slits with hood moulds; merlons in crenellations. On the central die on the west side is roughly engraved "Foxy's Leap Au 12 1867" (recording the escape of a militia man). Spandrels of arches over river have circular panels containing blind shields. The panel on which the lion stands has on tile river side, 3 long shields linked by swags. (Scheduled AM 112.)

Listing NGR: NU1862113815