Looking north east from Ryton Haugh to Newburn. The bridge is a 19th century crossing of the Tyne constructed when the Tyne was straightened and deepened. Before that a ford a short distance upstream gave access across the river when the tide was out.

Looking north east from Ryton Haugh to Newburn. The bridge is a 19th century crossing of the Tyne constructed when the Tyne was straightened and deepened. Before that a ford a short distance upstream gave access across the river when the tide was out.
Photo: G Foard 23/10/2002; photo number: 119; Grid Reference: 416364,564984
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