Duchess Bridge
Coordinates: 55 ° 9 ′ 26 " N , 3 ° 0 ′ 45" W.
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| use | footbridge | |
| Subjugated | Esk | |
| place | Langholm | |
| construction | Steel arch bridge | |
| overall length | 31.7 m | |
| width | 1.8 m | |
| Number of openings | 1 | |
| completion | 1813 | |
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The Duchess Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in the Scottish town of Langholm in the Council Area Dumfries and Galloway . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists, initially in category B. The upgrade to the highest monument category A took place in 1988.
description
The Duchess Bridge is located on the northern edge of Langholm. It was built in 1813 based on a design by the engineer William Keir on a stately home belonging to the Dukes of Buccleuch . Keir probably based his planning on the work of Thomas Telford . The pedestrian bridge was used to cross the Esk . The elements of the cast iron viaduct were cast in Workington , England , and assembled on site. The 31.7 m long viaduct spans the Esk with an arch made of steel framework. Cast iron parapets with simple balusters delimit the 1.8 m wide Duchess Bridge. The parapet fans out on both sides.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Duchess Bridge in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Duchess Bridge in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database