Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Maiden Bridge, Newbattle
In or near Danderhall.
Maiden Bridge, Newbattle — category A 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 · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Maiden Bridge in Newbattle, you can take a train to Eskbank station, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is EH22 2LE. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Maiden Bridge, Newbattle is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14564). 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 A Group Category Details 100000019 - see notes Date Added 22/01/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 12/04/2016 Local Authority Midlothian Planning Authority Midlothian Parish Newbattle NGR NT 33673 66590 Coordinates 333673, 666590 — Later 15th century. Single span, arched bridge over the River South Esk. Sandstone rubble with ribbed soffit; hoodmoulds; buttresses; coped parapet (probably rebuilt); cobbled and gravel road surface. Narrow slit opening with stone cill in NE buttress; doorway in SE parapet wall. — A-Group with Newbattle Abbey, Newbattle Abbey Policies Fernery, Grotto and Ice House, Lothian Burial Ground, Monkland Wall, North and South Sundials, Port Lodge, Newbattle Road and Abbey Road Wall and Gatepiers, Lamb s Nursery, Archbishop Leighton s House, 1-5 Riverside Cottages, Old Bridge, Newmills Road, Dalkeith Lodge in Dalkeith Burgh and The King s Gate in Cockpen Parish. A bridge appears on Bleau s 1654 map connecting the Abbey to East Mills, (later Easthouses) and the name first appears on Knox s 1812 Map. Outstanding early and largely complete medieval hump-backed bridge presumably built to connect the monastic estate to Dalkeith. Possibly named after the Abbey s dedication to St Mary or after Princes Margaret s visit to Newbattle Abbey in 1503 whilst meeting her bridgegroom King James IV. The monument was scheduled 09/05/1935 and descheduled on 11/04/2016.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Maiden Bridge is a category A listed bridge located in Newbattle, central Scotland. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8879, -3.0620
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 2LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569725 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Bridge, Newbattle?
- Maiden Bridge, Newbattle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 2LE).
- What is Maiden Bridge, Newbattle?
- Maiden Bridge, Newbattle — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maiden Bridge, Newbattle?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 2LE.
- Is Maiden Bridge, Newbattle a listed building?
- Maiden Bridge, Newbattle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Maiden Bridge, Newbattle free to visit?
- Yes, Maiden Bridge, Newbattle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maiden Bridge, Newbattle?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 2LE.