Chirnside Bridge View of span of bridge from SSW
SC 432573
Description Chirnside Bridge View of span of bridge from SSW
Date 1974
Collection Papers of Professor John R Hume, economic and industrial historian, Glasgow, Scotland
Catalogue Number SC 432573
Category On-line Digital Images
Scope and Content Chirnside Bridge, Chirnside, Berwickshire this a typical Borders bridge, mainly of rubble construction, with ashlar dressings. It was built as part of the 18th century programme of road improvements that made Berwickshire one of Scotland's most advanced agricultural areas. This view shows the two main river spans, segmentally arched, with triangular cutwaters carried up to form pedestrian refuges. The third span was added in the mid 19th century to accommodate a railway track. The roadway on this bridge is inclined, an unusual feature. The bridge has now been bypassed. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
External Reference H74/67/11
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