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Causey Arch is the oldest surviving single arch bridge in the world. It was built in 1725-26 by stonemason Ralph Wood at a cost of £12,000.Two tracks crossed the arch one to take the coal to the river Tyne the other for the empty wagons to return on.
Over 900 horse drawn wagons crossed the arch every day.
