Nith Bridge (Thornhill)
Coordinates: 55 ° 14 ′ 26 " N , 3 ° 46 ′ 39" W.
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| use | Road bridge | |
| Convicted | A702 | |
| Subjugated | Nith | |
| place | Thornhill | |
| construction | Stone arch bridge | |
| Number of openings | 2 | |
| start of building | 1774 | |
| completion | 1778 | |
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The Nith Bridge is a road bridge near the village of Thornhill 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
The regional church administration had raised around £ 680 to build the bridge at Thornhill by 1774. Bridge construction was also started around this year. The viaduct collapsed in 1776 during the construction phase. The reconstruction began and was completed in 1778. Local lore reports that William Murdoch designed the bridge. A memorial stone with the name of the stonemason William Mason and the year 1777 has been removed in the meantime. In 1931 the structure was reinforced.
description
The masonry viaduct made of red stone blocks is a few hundred meters west of Thornhill. He leads the A702 over the Nith . The bridge spans the Nith in two lined segment arches . Pyramidal caps protrude from the pillar. These are led up to the height of the massive parapet and continue as alternative niches for pedestrians.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Nith Bridge in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Nith Bridge in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database