Brechin Bridge
Coordinates: 56 ° 43 '24 " N , 2 ° 38' 53" W.
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| use | Road bridge | |
| Convicted | A933 | |
| Subjugated | South Esk | |
| place | Breakin | |
| construction | Stone arch bridge | |
| Number of openings | 2 | |
| completion | 1469, 1787 | |
| planner | Alexander Stevens | |
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The Brechin Bridge is a road bridge in the Scottish town of Brechin in the Council Area Angus . In 1971 the bridge was included in the Scottish Monument List in the highest monument category A. A former additional classification as a Scheduled Monument was lifted in 2001.
history
The first bridge on the site was probably built around 1220. The oldest element of the Brechin Bridge, the south arch, comes from a bridge that was completed in 1469. After the north arch collapsed in the late 18th century, it was rebuilt in 1787. In this context, the bridge was expanded as a whole. The construction cost was £ 350.
description
The masonry viaduct spans the South Esk on the southern edge of Brechin. He leads the A933 (Brechin - Arbroath ) with two bricked arches over the river. While the younger north arch is a segment arch , the southern arch describes a pressed pointed arch , which is why the design is also described as Gothic . Since the bridge was widened, part of the carriageway runs over a cantilevered component on the west flank. The eastern flank was not widened. The pointed icebreakers protruding far out into polygonal outlets in the parapet.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Brechin Bridge in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Brechin Bridge in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database