Bishop Bridge
Coordinates: 56 ° 17 ′ 30 ″ N , 2 ° 58 ′ 15 ″ W.
Bishop Bridge | ||
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Bishop Bridge | ||
use | footbridge | |
Subjugated | Ceres Burn | |
place | Ceres | |
construction | Arch bridge | |
width | 2.5 m | |
Number of openings | 1 | |
Clear width | 8.2 m | |
height | 4.1 m | |
construction time | 17th century | |
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The Bishop Bridge is a former road bridge in the Scottish town of Ceres in the Council Area Fife . The structure, which is now only used by pedestrians, was included in the Scottish monument lists in 1972 as an individual monument in the highest monument category A. Its name is derived from James Sharp , Archbishop of St Andrews .
description
The Bishop Bridge was built during the 17th century. The arch bridge spans the Ceres Burn stream with a segment arch with a clear width of 8.2 m. Their maximum height is 4.1 m. The footbridge has a total width of 2.5 m. The width between the border parapets is 1.8 m. The masonry viaduct is made of quarry stone with a lined arch. The sidewalk is paved. On the east side of the bridge is the Masonic Temple of Ceres .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Bishop Bridge in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Bishop Bridge in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database