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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston

In or near Ormiston.

Free admission

Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

The Coalgate - geograph.org.uk - 534152

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Prestonpans Β· 5.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Ormiston Bridge, the nearest railway station is Prestonpans, which is 5.2 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is EH35 5LQ.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19061). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 30/03/1992 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Ormiston NGR NT 41278 68934 Coordinates 341278, 668934 β€” Mid 18th century. Single arch bridge with flanking overflow arch each side. Cream sandstone rubble with harl pointing; squared for voussoirs of arches; ashlar coping to parapet. Main arch span of approximatley 10'. β€” Bridging the River Tyne to S of Ormiston Probably part of the planned village works masterminded by John Cockburn in the mid 18th century, and quite possibly designed by their creator, Lewis Gordon, a civil engineer brought up from London for the purpose.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ormiston Bridge is a bridge located over the Tyne Water in Ormiston, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9099, -2.9409
District
East Lothian
Postcode
EH35 5LQ
Parliamentary constituency
Lothian East
Nearest railway station
Prestonpans β€” 5.2 km

Sources

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War Memorial, Main Street, Ormiston

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Ormiston Parish Church, Main Street, Ormiston

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Places to stay

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The Stair Arms Hotel

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Drummohr Camping Ground

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Seton Sands

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Dalkeith Country Park Camping

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Lothian Bridge Caravan Park

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston?
Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH35 5LQ).
What is Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston?
Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston?
The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH35 5LQ.
Is Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston a listed building?
Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston free to visit?
Yes, Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston is free to enter.
How do I get to Ormiston Bridge, Tyne Water, Ormiston?
The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH35 5LQ.