Description

Dated 1797. Triple segmental-arched bridge with tapered buttresses between arches. Arch to centre over river with 2 flanking smaller arches over banks and curved ashlar abutments. Corniced rectangular date panel above centre arch to NE. Cream sandstone rubble with polished ashlar parapets; stugged ashlar voussoirs, soffits and abutments; tapered, channelled, buttresses to piers; triangular-plan cutwaters flanking central arch; further buttressed piers flanking outer arches; terminal pier to N end; cavetto-moulded string course over archrings; band course below parapet; square ashlar cope above.

Statement of Interest

According to the Minute Book, on 6th June 1794, the Trustees declared that there was enough money in their coffers to "build a bridge at Elginhaugh". Now carries the A7 road over the River North Esk.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17827854

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Recommended Books

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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)