Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Elginhaugh Bridge
In or near Danderhall.
Elginhaugh Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Elginhaugh Bridge, the nearest railway station is Eskbank, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is EH22 3NJ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Elginhaugh Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7393). 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 14/09/1979 Local Authority Midlothian Planning Authority Midlothian Parish Lasswade NGR NT 32142 67108 Coordinates 332142, 667108 — 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. — 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.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elginhaugh Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8923, -3.0866
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 3NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 1.3 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827854 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elginhaugh Bridge?
- Elginhaugh Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 3NJ).
- What is Elginhaugh Bridge?
- Elginhaugh Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elginhaugh Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 3NJ.
- Is Elginhaugh Bridge a listed building?
- Elginhaugh Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Elginhaugh Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Elginhaugh Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elginhaugh Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 3NJ.