Blackton Bridge, Baldersdale, County Durham
N 54° 33.560 W 002° 06.365
30U E 557806 N 6046123
C19th stone bridge over the river Balder, as it flows between Balderhead reservoir and Blackton Reservoir.
Waymark Code: WM4D61
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/08/2008
Views: 11
I understand the bridge was built at the same time as Blackton Reservoir in 1896 at an altitude of 270 metres. The bridge is the half way point of the 250 mile long Pennine Way.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Local foot and vehicular traffic
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Balder
Date constructed: 1896
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unclassified road linking farms on both sides of the reservoir.
Location:
Baldersdale,
Near Middleton-in-Teesale,
County Durham
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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