Annan Bridge
Coordinates: 54 ° 59 '14 " N , 3 ° 15' 57" W.
| Annan Bridge | ||
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| use | Road bridge | |
| Convicted | B721 | |
| Subjugated | Annan | |
| place | Annan | |
| construction | Stone arch bridge | |
| Number of openings | 3 | |
| Clear width | 17.4 m | |
| start of building | 1824 | |
| completion | 1827 | |
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The Annan Bridge is a road bridge in the small town of Annan in the Scottish Council Area Dumfries and Galloway . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish List of Monuments in the highest category A.
history
A previous structure existed near today's bridge. In 1813 its repair was classified as unprofitable. In 1822, Thomas Telford proposed the construction of one of his cast iron bridges from prefabricated components, which meant a cost saving compared to a stone bridge. Nonetheless, the city council decided on a design by the engineer Robert Stevenson . His son Alan Stevenson also gained early experience with the construction between 1824 and 1827. The total cost was around £ 6,000. A temporary wooden bridge was also erected during the construction phase, adding up to an additional £ 500.
description
The masonry viaduct made of red stone blocks lies on the western edge of Annan. It leads the B721 leading through the small town as the main road over the Annan . Before the north bypass was built, the A75 ran over the Annan Bridge. The viaduct spans the Annan in three lined segment arches with clear widths of 17.4 m. Half-round caps protrude from the pillars, while the flanks are decorated with pilasters . The cantilevered parapet resting on iron consoles resulted from a later widening. It allowed narrow footpaths to be led along the 6.1 m wide carriageway.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Annan Bridge in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Annan Bridge in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database