Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Old Bridge, Musselburgh
In or near Whitecraig.
Old Bridge, Musselburgh — 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
- Musselburgh · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Bridge in Musselburgh, you can take a train to Musselburgh station, which is 1.3 km away. The postcode for the bridge is EH21 6PR, and entry is free.
About
Old Bridge, Musselburgh is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38378). 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 Date Added 22/01/1971 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Burgh Musselburgh NGR NT 34076 72537 Coordinates 334076, 672537 — Early 16th century, repaired 1597, 3 segmental arches (2 over the river and 1 out of alignment and over low land, probably added in 1597) with drip-stones, coursed rubble. V-plan cut waters with refuges over southern pair. Stepped approach at each end, step at north end set within splayed and battered bridgehead. — Building attributed to the wife of Lord Seton who died in 1558. Repaired by Act of Parliament 1597. De-scheduled 15 December 1998.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Bridge is a category A listed building located in Musselburgh, central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural integrity, serving as a key crossing over the River Esk.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9413, -3.0570
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH21 6PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Musselburgh — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17572123 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bridge, Musselburgh?
- Old Bridge, Musselburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH21 6PR).
- What is Old Bridge, Musselburgh?
- Old Bridge, Musselburgh — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bridge, Musselburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH21 6PR.
- Is Old Bridge, Musselburgh a listed building?
- Old Bridge, Musselburgh is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Old Bridge, Musselburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Old Bridge, Musselburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Bridge, Musselburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH21 6PR.