Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Canongate Bridge
In or near Jedburgh.
Canongate Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Canongate Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.4780°, -2.5511°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
The Canongate Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. It was built as the town's main bridge over the Jed Water in the 16th century. Since 1971 it has been a category A listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Canongate Bridge is a notable 16th-century structure located in a picturesque setting. It features three arches and has historical significance as it once carried the main road into Jedburgh, with remnants of its past still visible today.
From the Wikipedia article
The Canongate Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. It was built as the town's main bridge over the Jed Water in the 16th century. Since 1971 it has been a category A listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The Canongate Bridge is a 16th-century stone three-arch bridge that was the original main access over the Jed Water into the town of Jedburgh. The crossing, which is built of local cream-coloured sandstone, has a roadway up to 3 m wide with refuges for pedestrians. The bridge was said to be in desperate need of repair in 1677 and 1770; repairs took place in 1772. The bridge, which is no longer open to road vehicles, is within the Jedburgh's conservation area and many of the surrounding buildings are listed. At one end is Duck Row and the Piper's House.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4780, -2.5511
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Opening
- |closed =
- Official site
- www.jedburgh.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w944421879 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Canongate Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Canongate Bridge 2025 rideout.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Captain George Stuart Henderson VC DSO and Bar, MC Plaque
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Glenfriars House
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canongate Bridge?
- Canongate Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6ES).
- What is Canongate Bridge?
- Canongate Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canongate Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode TD8 6ES.
- Who owns Canongate Bridge?
- Canongate Bridge is owned by | maint =.
- Is Canongate Bridge a listed building?
- Canongate Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Canongate Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Canongate Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canongate Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6ES. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.