Elvet Bridge - dating originally from the 12th century, reconstructed in 1228 but much repaired and altered since. In the 13th century two chapels were built at each end of the bridge. The chapel to the west was replaced by the House of Correction, parts of which can still be seen today, as can parts of St. Andrew’s Chapel at the eastern end. Of the fourteen arches that originally existed three were destroyed by flooding in 1771. The bridge width was doubled in the early 1800s.
Framwellgate Bridge - built around 1120, it originally had towers and gates at each end for defence. These were removed by the mid 18th century as traffic increased.
Prebends Bridge - built in 1777, it offers spectacular views of the Cathedral. Turner painted from here. At the west end a plaque features Sir Walter Scott’s words about Durham: Grey towers of Durham, yet well I love thy mixed and massive piles, half church of God, half castle ‘gainst the Scot, and long to roam these venerable aisles, with records stored of deeds long since forgot.