Where is Smeaton Bridge, River Esk?

Smeaton Bridge, River Esk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 2NJ).

How do I get to Smeaton Bridge, River Esk?

The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 2NJ.

Is Smeaton Bridge, River Esk a listed building?

Smeaton Bridge, River Esk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.

Is Smeaton Bridge, River Esk free to visit?

Yes, Smeaton Bridge, River Esk is free to enter.

How do I get to Smeaton Bridge, River Esk?

The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 2NJ.

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Smeaton Bridge, River Esk

In or near Whitecraig.

Free admission

Smeaton Bridge, River Esk — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Tree in field - geograph.org.uk - 6875400 — Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Musselburgh · 2.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Smeaton Bridge on the River Esk, the nearest railway station is Musselburgh, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is EH22 2NJ.

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Smeaton Bridge, River Esk is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10920). 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 27/11/1990 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Inveresk NGR NT 34458 69652 Coordinates 334458, 669652 — Late 18th century. Single span bridge over River Esk, spanning circa 20'. Sandstone ashlar voussoirs to segmental arch, string course and coping; sandstone rubble to parapet and approach walls with harl-pointing. Approach walls curved to S. — Simple, dignified bridge, to W of Smeaton Home Farm, carrying road between Shepherd's Cottage and Stables and Smeaton House (Smeaton Home Farmhouse).

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Smeaton Bridge is a category B listed building located over the River Esk in central Scotland. This bridge is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.

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

Coordinates: 55.9155, -3.0502
District: Midlothian
Postcode: EH22 2NJ
Parliamentary constituency: Midlothian
Nearest railway station: Musselburgh — 2.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17808861 (CC0)

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