Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Spilmersford Bridge
In or near Pencaitland.
Spilmersford Bridge — 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
- Longniddry · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Spilmersford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Longniddry, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is EH34 5DR. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Spilmersford Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18901). 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 13/05/1991 Local Authority East Lothian Planning Authority East Lothian Parish Saltoun NGR NT 45925 68997 Coordinates 345925, 668997 — Probably late 18th century. Single span bridge over River Tyne, with large overflow arch set at distance in field to W. Rubble with stugged voussoirs to broad segmental arch with string course above. Low segmental arch in neighbouring field. Parapet over arches and linking stretch, curving on N side to E, and comprised of rubble with droved coping and quasi-dies, in manner common to bridges of East Lothian; polygonal end piers. — Stretching between Saltoun and Pencaitland parishes, and to E of Saltoun Hall North Lodge.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Spilmersford Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, indicating its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9110, -2.8666
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH34 5DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Longniddry — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56623817 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spilmersford Bridge?
- Spilmersford Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH34 5DR).
- What is Spilmersford Bridge?
- Spilmersford Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Spilmersford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH34 5DR.
- Is Spilmersford Bridge a listed building?
- Spilmersford Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Spilmersford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Spilmersford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spilmersford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH34 5DR.