Eddleston Bridge
Coordinates: 55 ° 42 ′ 37 " N , 3 ° 12 ′ 28" W.
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| use | Road bridge | |
| Convicted | lower street | |
| Subjugated | Eddleston Water | |
| place | Eddleston | |
| construction | Stone arch bridge | |
| Number of openings | 1 | |
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The Eddleston Bridge is a road bridge in the Scottish village of Eddleston in the Council Area Scottish Borders . In 1978 the bridge was added to the Scottish Monument Lists in Monument Category C.
description
Along the west flank of the Moorfoot Hills runs the A703 leading from Peebles to Leadfoot along the course of the Eddleston Waters . At the southern entrance to Eddleston, Station Road branches off the A703. After a few meters, Station Road crosses Eddleston Water over Eddleston Bridge.
The masonry viaduct spans the narrow river with a lined segment arch , flanked by four simple, unadorned pilasters . Low parapets flank the roadway, which is also arched in segments.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ^ Map of the Ordnance Survey
Web links
- Entry on Eddleston Bridge in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database