Spoutwell Lane
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Spoutwell Lane
Image: © Mike Quinn Taken: 16 Apr 2010
Spoutwell Lane led to the ford that was the main crossing over the River Tyne before the first mediaeval bridge was built. Years later it was still used by cattle drovers and others wanting to avoid the bridge tolls. {Source: "Corbridge" leaflet published by the Corbridge Village Trust.}
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Image Location
Latitude
54.973161
Longitude
-2.014045