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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House

In or near Haddington.

Free admission

Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14694). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Category B Group Category Details 100000019 - 5, 40, 42-44 Date Added 01/06/1990 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Yester NGR NT 54140 67347 Coordinates 354140, 667347 β€” Probably William Adam, circa 1744. Classical bridge carrying main drive to Yester House across Gifford Water. Single span; semi-circular arch with string course and voussoirs. Corbelled parapet with rounded coping, curving at ends into dies mounted with obelisk finials. β€” Classical details echo those used by William Adam in his design for Aberfeldy Bridge. For further information on the Yester gardens, see An Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland (1988).

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Bridge and Tunnel at Gifford Water, located in central Scotland (postcode EH41), is a category B listed building. This structure serves as both a bridge and a tunnel, notable for its architectural significance within the region.

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Coordinates
55.8970, -2.7349
District
East Lothian
Postcode
EH41 4JF
Parliamentary constituency
Lothian East

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House?
Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4JF).
What is Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House?
Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House?
Drivers can use postcode EH41 4JF.
Is Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House a listed building?
Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House free to visit?
Yes, Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge and Tunnel, Gifford Water, Yester House?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4JF. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.