Historic bridges · Central Scotland
New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh
In or near Edinburgh.
New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh — category C 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
- Haymarket · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
New Bridge is located at postcode EH12 5NX in Edinburgh, with the nearest railway station being Haymarket, approximately 1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB48913). 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 C Date Added 18/09/2002 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 22903 73230 Coordinates 322903, 673230 — Built 1841, widened 1930. Wide monumental bridge running W to E over Water of Leith, replacing Old Bridge (see separate list description) in 1841. Coursed sandstone ashlar; polished voussoirs to arch ring; rubble to side parapets, coursed and rendered beneath. Depressed arch springs from just above river level; thickly moulded string course, dentilled at N side; raised, tapered piers with advanced pedestals topped by tall, open, square-plan ironwork features; saddleback coping to parapets. — Simple bridge with smooth coping and distinctive ironwork lamp bases. The rubble side parapets were added in 1930 when the bridge was widened.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
New Bridge is a bridge located over the Water of Leith at Roseburn Terrace in Edinburgh, central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9459, -3.2360
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH12 5NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Phone
- 0131 337 6591
- Established
- 1841
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 12pm–11pm; closed 25 Dec, 1 Jan, and during the first two weeks in July.
- Official site
- www.murrayfieldindoorsportsclub.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q77778221 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh?
- New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH12 5NX).
- What is New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh?
- New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH12 5NX.
- When was New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh built?
- Built or established in 1841.
- Is New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh a listed building?
- New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Bridge, Water of Leith, Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH12 5NX.