Cliffe
Settlement in Yorkshire Richmondshire
England
Cliffe
Cliffe is a small village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Situated on the northern bank of the River Ouse, it is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.
The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of Roman occupation discovered in the surrounding area. Today, Cliffe retains much of its traditional charm, with a mix of historic buildings and modern developments. The local architecture showcases a variety of styles, ranging from quaint cottages to larger family homes.
Cliffe is well-known for its close proximity to the Humber Estuary, which is an important site for wildlife conservation. The area attracts numerous bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts. The village also boasts stunning views of the river and the surrounding marshland, offering ample opportunities for leisurely walks and nature exploration.
Despite its small size, Cliffe is a vibrant community with a range of amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a primary school, a village hall, a church, and a local pub. The village also benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.
Overall, Cliffe offers a peaceful and picturesque haven away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and strong community spirit make it an attractive destination for those seeking a rural retreat in Yorkshire.
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Cliffe Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 54.534071/-1.6731833 or Grid Reference NZ2115. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Piercebridge, St Mary's church
The benchmark is cut into the north face of the church tower.
Piercebridge, St Mary's church
There is a benchmark cut into the north face of the church tower.
Manfield Lane End Farm
The benchmark is cut on the north face of the farm building on the west side of the B6275, and is slightly obscured by the green drainpipe.
Manfield Lane End Farm
There is a benchmark cut on the north face of the farm building on the west side of the B6275. It is slightly obscured by a green drainpipe.
![Piercebridge Roman features [1] This information board about the Roman Bridge is located in the car park.
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/89/7318920_88671c65.jpg)
Piercebridge Roman features [1]
This information board about the Roman Bridge is located in the car park.
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge features [1] This path leads to the remains of the Roman bridge.
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/89/7318921_7bafcd77.jpg)
Piercebridge features [1]
This path leads to the remains of the Roman bridge.
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge Roman features [2] The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/89/7318922_4fbb09c8.jpg)
Piercebridge Roman features [2]
The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge Roman features [3] The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/89/7318924_111a4246.jpg)
Piercebridge Roman features [3]
The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge Roman features [4] The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/89/7318927_206de143.jpg)
Piercebridge Roman features [4]
The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge Roman features [5] The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/89/7318931_745ef86e.jpg)
Piercebridge Roman features [5]
The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge Roman features [6] The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004062">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/89/7318933_034b3441.jpg)
Piercebridge Roman features [6]
The original Roman timber bridge was destroyed in a flood and a replacement stone bridge was built some 200 metres downstream. The river has since changed course and the remains of the stone bridge, seen here, were discovered in the 1970s. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge features [2] This path leads back to the village from the remains of the Roman bridge.
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/89/7318936_9a643aa7.jpg)
Piercebridge features [2]
This path leads back to the village from the remains of the Roman bridge.
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge buildings [1] A former coaching inn, the George Hotel has ranges from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, with later alterations and additions. Constructed of rendered rubble stone under tile roofs. The 17th century range is on the left, the 18th century range is in the centre and the 19th century range is to the right. Some early original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1179351" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1179351">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/89/7318949_b170d441.jpg)
Piercebridge buildings [1]
A former coaching inn, the George Hotel has ranges from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, with later alterations and additions. Constructed of rendered rubble stone under tile roofs. The 17th century range is on the left, the 18th century range is in the centre and the 19th century range is to the right. Some early original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge features [3] Piercebridge Bridge carries the B6275 road over the River Tees. The bridge was built in the early 16th century and widened on the downstream side in 1781. Constructed of dressed and ashlar sandstone. Both sides have cutwaters rising to form pedestrian refuges. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7319718">NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [4]</a> Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1145843" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1145843">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002344" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002344">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/97/7319717_3c8ee19b.jpg)
Piercebridge features [3]
Piercebridge Bridge carries the B6275 road over the River Tees. The bridge was built in the early 16th century and widened on the downstream side in 1781. Constructed of dressed and ashlar sandstone. Both sides have cutwaters rising to form pedestrian refuges. See also NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [4] Listed, grade II*, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge features [4] Piercebridge Bridge carries the B6275 road over the River Tees. The bridge was built in the early 16th century and widened on the downstream side in 1781. Constructed of dressed and ashlar sandstone. Both sides have cutwaters rising to form pedestrian refuges. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7319717">NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [3]</a> Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1145843" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1145843">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002344" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002344">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/97/7319718_609a1c9d.jpg)
Piercebridge features [4]
Piercebridge Bridge carries the B6275 road over the River Tees. The bridge was built in the early 16th century and widened on the downstream side in 1781. Constructed of dressed and ashlar sandstone. Both sides have cutwaters rising to form pedestrian refuges. See also NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [3] Listed, grade II*, with details at: Link A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
A Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: Link
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge features [5] The River Tees, looking upstream from Piercebridge Bridge <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7319717">NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [3]</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7319718">NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [4]</a>.
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/97/7319719_5d028d08.jpg)
Piercebridge features [5]
The River Tees, looking upstream from Piercebridge Bridge NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [3] and NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [4].
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
![Piercebridge features [6] The River Tees, looking downstream from Piercebridge Bridge <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7319717">NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [3]</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7319718">NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [4]</a>.
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1002365">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/31/97/7319720_d4d1f062.jpg)
Piercebridge features [6]
The River Tees, looking downstream from Piercebridge Bridge NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [3] and NZ2115 : Piercebridge features [4].
Piercebridge is a village in the county of Durham, some 5 miles west of Darlington. The village overlies a Roman fort built circa 265 where Dere Street, the Roman road from York to Newstead, crossed the River Tees. The fort was occupied until the fifth century and a civilian settlement was established to the east of the fort. The river has changed course and the remains of a Roman bridge over the river lie about a quarter of a mile east of the current bridge. Most of the site of the village is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, with details at: Link
Cliffe is located at Grid Ref: NZ2115 (Lat: 54.534071, Lng: -1.6731833)
Division: North Riding
Administrative County: North Yorkshire
District: Richmondshire
Police Authority: North Yorkshire
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///lazy.prices.escorting. Near High Coniscliffe, Co. Durham
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The George Hotel
Addr City: Darlington
Addr County: North Yorkshire
Addr Postcode: DL2 3SW
Addr Village: Piercebridge
Fhrs Id: 899437
Phone: +44 1325 374576
Source: survey
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Tourism: hotel
Wikidata: Q26474013
Lat/Long: 54.5343635/-1.6739305
Bus Stop
Bench: no
Bin: no
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 54.5378518/-1.6717128
Cafe
Piercebridge Organic Farm Shop & Cafe
Addr City: Darlington
Addr Postcode: DL2 3SE
Addr Street: The Green
Addr Suburb: Piercebridge
Fhrs Id: 232957
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 54.5367601/-1.6779839
Pub
The Fox Hole
Addr City: Darlington
Addr Postcode: DL2 3SJ
Addr Suburb: Piercebridge
Fhrs Id: 1435423
Phone: +44 1325 374286
Lat/Long: 54.5380859/-1.6765074
Tyre Swing
Playground: swing
Swing Type: tyre
Lat/Long: 54.5367776/-1.6766519
Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.5367306/-1.6766847
Addr Housename: Reva Cottage
Addr Street: Tees View
Lat/Long: 54.5360878/-1.6766959
Addr Housename: The Bath House
Addr Street: Tees View
Lat/Long: 54.5354464/-1.6764501
Addr Housename: Teesview Cottage
Addr Street: Tees View
Lat/Long: 54.5353992/-1.6763364
Addr Housename: Piercegarth
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Tees View
Lat/Long: 54.5353801/-1.6763036
Welcome to Piercebridge Roman Fort
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.5352247/-1.6757042
The Civilian Settlement
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.5362708/-1.6754048
The East Gate Defences
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.5362298/-1.6755223
Post Box
Mapillary: 221325753575693
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: building
Post Box Type: wall
Royal Cypher: GR
Lat/Long: 54.5374655/-1.6766642
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