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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland

In or near Pencaitland.

Free admission

Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Pentcaitland Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 5529826

Richard Sutcliffe β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Prestonpans Β· 6.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bridge at Tyne Water in Easter Pencaitland, you can take the train to Prestonpans, which is approximately 6.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EH34 5DL.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18931). 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 Date Added 05/02/1971 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Pencaitland NGR NT 44216 69005 Coordinates 344216, 669005 β€” Dated 1510, with later parapet. Triple span bridge. Large blocks of coursed sandstone; chamfered reveals to pointed arches; ribbed soffit to central arch. S side bearing heraldic, dated plaque to left of central arch (to Sinclairs). Flanking overflow (?) arches divided by buttresses. Rubble parapet with droved raised blocks interrupting,and coping; square piers terminating with pyramidal caps. β€” Important bridge linking Easter and Wester Pencaitland, spanning River Tyne. Parapet form common to many bridges in East Lothian.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Bridge over the Tyne Water in Easter Pencaitland, central Scotland, is a category B listed building. Its designation reflects architectural and historical significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9109, -2.8939
District
East Lothian
Postcode
EH34 5DL
Parliamentary constituency
Lothian East
Nearest railway station
Prestonpans β€” 6.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland?
Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH34 5DL).
What is Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland?
Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland?
The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH34 5DL.
Is Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland a listed building?
Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland free to visit?
Yes, Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge, Tyne Water, Easter Pencaitland?
The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH34 5DL.