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Prebends Bridge
Prebends Bridge from upstream
Coordinates54°46′15″N 1°34′46″W / 54.7709°N 1.5794°W / 54.7709; -1.5794
OS grid referenceNZ271418
CarriesPedestrians
CrossesRiver Wear
LocaleCounty Durham
OwnerDurham Cathedral
Heritage statusGrade I listed
Preceded byKingsgate Bridge
Followed byFramwellgate Bridge
Characteristics
DesignSemi-circular arch bridge
MaterialStone
No. of spans3
History
DesignerGeorge Nicholson
Construction start1772
Construction end1778
Location
Map

Prebends Bridge, along with Framwellgate and Elvet bridges, is one of three stone-arch bridges in the centre of Durham, England, that cross the River Wear.

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