Auldgirth Bridge
Coordinates: 55 ° 9 ′ 34 " N , 3 ° 42 ′ 35" W.
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| use | Road bridge | |
| Subjugated | Nith | |
| place | Auldgirth | |
| construction | Stone arch bridge | |
| overall length | 61 m | |
| width | 7.8 m | |
| Number of openings | 3 | |
| Clear width | 17.1 m | |
| start of building | 1780 | |
| completion | 1782 | |
| closure | 1979 | |
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The Auldgirth Bridge is a road bridge near the village of Auldgirth 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
Construction of a two-arch bridge at the site began as early as 1773. However, due to a crack in the pillar, the work was interrupted. In 1779, Alexander Stevens recommended that the ruins of William Mortons be demolished . David Henderson provided the design for a new bridge, which William Stewart implemented by November 1782. The old bridge was previously demolished. The total cost was £ 1,486. In the 20th century the bridge led the A76 ( Dumfries - Kilmarnock ) over the Nith . In 1979, however, the course of the road was relocated and now runs over a newly constructed bridge 100 meters downstream. The Auldgirth Bridge is now part of a cycle path.
description
The 61 m long masonry viaduct made of red stone blocks lies on the western edge of Auldgirth. It leads in three segment arcs with clear widths of 17.1 m over the Nith. The bridge rests on embossed pillars with semicircular ends. They are continued as pilasters to the height of the parapets and there run out in alternative bays with cornices for pedestrians. The roadway between the parapets is 7.8 m wide.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Auldgirth Bridge in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Auldgirth Bridge in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database