Description and History of Site:-
Railway accommodation bridge, 1832-1833, designed by Thomas Storey, built by John Carter for the Stockton & Darlington Railway.

A very early railway bridge from the pioneering phase of the development of railway technology.

Falconer (1980): 'A fine masonry bridge of c 1825 carries the Brusselton Incline of the Stockton & Darlington Railway over the former access to a farm. The embankment still retains many stone sleeper blocks in situ.'

Atkinson (1974): 'A small farm-access bridge, forming part of the original Stockton & Darlington Railway to the west of Shildon, may be seen near Low West Thickley Farm. Adjoining this bridge was a somewhat larger road bridge, demolished in order to widen the road. This small bridge is now preserved as a structure of historical interest.'

Further Reading and References:-
Hoole, K. 'Forgotten Railways: North-East England'. David & Charles, 1973
Atkinson, Frank. ‘The Industrial Archaeology of North-East England’. David & Charles, 1974
Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980

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Address :- near Low West Thickley Farm, Brusselton, Durham
Grid Ref :- NZ 21156 25598
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.625083 , Long -1.673849
Local Authority :- Durham County Council
Pre 1974 County :- County Durham
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1160402,
Site Dates :- 1832-1833 -
Contributor :- Robert Mason - 17 August 2023

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