Jarrow Bridge
Bridge
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Jarrow Bridge (or previously, Don Bridge) is a bridge in Jarrow, South Tyneside, England. Built from stone in the early 18th century, it previously carried the main road from South Shields to Jarrow across the River Don. It is registered as a grade II listed building.[1]
CrossesRiver Don 
Jarrow Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 54°58′47″N 1°28′17″W |
| OS grid reference | NZ3393665135 |
| Crosses | River Don |
| Owner | South Tyneside Council |
| Maintained by | South Tyneside Council |
| Heritage status | Grade II listed building |
| National Heritage List for England | 1355092 |
Location
The bridge served St Paul's Church on the north side. The south side now leads to an industrial estate and is blocked off.
Construction
The present bridge was built in the early 18th century. It was repaired sometime between 1781 and 1783 by William Allison, and from 1805 work was carried out to widen the bridge.
Explosion
Restoration
The bridge was restored in 1998-9 by South Tyneside Council with a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund of £115300.[4]
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