Piercebridge Roman Bridge

Piercebridge Roman Bridge lies in a field south of the River Tees, its substantial stones left inland when the river changed course. The bridge carried Dere Street, the Roman road between York and Corbridge, and formed part of a much larger settlement with a fort and civilian buildings. Discovered during gravel quarrying in 1972, the remains offer an unusually direct look at Roman engineering, with an information panel helping visitors make sense of the scattered masonry. Reviewers recommend it as a short stop alongside the village's other Roman remains, but several warn that the modern road bridge is easily mistaken for the attraction. Use the parking permitted at the George Hotel and find the stile leading into the field. The car park has significant potholes, so approach carefully, and there are no public toilets in the village. Dogs on leads are welcome at the bridge remains.