SHOTLEY BRIDGE FOOTBRIDGE 2
(THE IRON BRIDGE)
SHOTLEY GROVE
FLOODWATERS CARRIED OFF MOST OF THIS BRIDGE ON 6 SEPTEMBER 2008
A few hundred yards west of the previous footbridge at Shotley Grove is another footbridge, known as the Iron Bridge, which crosses the river at the end of a footpath branching off the narrow minor road which climbs steeply up the western edge of Blackhill towards Allensford. There are houses on both sides of the footbridge, including a very old farmhouse. The river is, as usual, very wooded here and the footbridge is often shaded in summer when the trees are covered with leaves.
The river is fairly shallow and this is a quiet spot away from the traffic and with a pleasant walk along the path on the north side.
On Saturday 6 September the bridge was severely damaged by floodwaters when heavy rain caused the Derwent to swell and flood. The bridge already had scaffolding erected while under repair.
- Constructed - not known. Destroyed by floodwaters 6 September 2008.
- Type - beam, single-span, wood.
- Position: Shotley Bridge, on County Durham/Northumberland border.
- Grid Ref: NZ 088 523
