Tyne Swing Bridge Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tyne Swing Bridge Lighthouse
The Tyne Swing Bridge, built in 1876, features an octagonal control room painted white with a dark blue roof, topped by a round lantern also painted dark blue. This distinctive structure sits above the arched Tyne Swing Bridge, which spans the River Tyne in Gateshead. Though the bridge itself remains operational and was restored in 2018, its navigational light has been inactive for many years. The bridge facilitated road traffic and river navigation in downtown Newcastle upon Tyne. The control room and lantern are accessible to the public during annual Heritage Open Days.
Why it matters: The bridge is a monumental example of 19th-century British engineering, with its swing mechanism historically allowing passage for ships and contributing to Newcastle's industrial capacity. Its architectural grandeur and historical context make it a key cultural landmark.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- dark blue and white
Structure: A round lantern, painted dark blue, is centered on an octagonal control room, which is white with a dark blue roof. This structure sits atop the arched Tyne Swing Bridge.
Location
- City
- Gateshead
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Sea Region
- Bridge Street in downtown Newcastle upon Tyne, over the River Tyne
- Latitude
- 54.9668°
- Longitude
- -1.6059°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1876
Significant events: Light became inactive many years ago, bridge restored in 2018
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Newcastle upon Tyne(1.3 km)
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