Hexham Bridge — Local services in Acomb

A very interesting bit of history, it started with 2 ferries to cross the river Tyne, As a result of persistent agitation, a bridge was started in 1767 and completed in 1770. Less than a year later it was swept away in the great Tyne flood of 1771. In that flood, eight bridges shared the fate of Hexham. In 1774 a new attempt was made 50 yards (46 m) to the west, but work was abandoned on discovering that the soil beneath the gravel was a quicksand. Then work started in 1777, although the half-completed piers were washed away the following year, work continued and the new bridge was opened to traffic in 1780. However, on 10 March 1782, there was a heavy fall of snow followed by a violent hurricane and the nine arches were completely overturned. They are still visible and act as a sort of weir. Robert Mylne, was called in to report on the feasibility of rebuilding Smeaton's bridge. He was eventually given the contract to build a fourth bridge, and the work was completed in 1793. A very nice looking bridge, It is listed...

Drive over this bridge everyday. Always a joy to see it. Great to see the salmon leaping...

Me and hubby love Hexham and a walk along the river is tranquil especially when...