Field Visit
Date 25 April 2002
Event ID 612844
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/612844
Central arch with pediment supported by Corinthian columns, one on either side. Capitals of columns carved in high relief with acanthus leaves and scroll work. Two smaller columns on each side with Ionic capitals. Inscription in panel in centre of pediment.
The 'ever memorable year 1815' is the year of the battle of Waterloo.
Inspected By : A A. Campbell
Inscriptions : At top of arch (incised letters): THE REGENTS BRIDGE
In panel in centre of pediment (incised letters): COMMENCED IN THE EVER MEMORABLE YEAR / 1815 / SIR JOHN MARJORIBANKS OF LEES . BARONET . M.P. / LORD PROVOST OF THE CITY / ARCHIBALD ELLIOT, ARCHITECT
Signatures : None Visible
Design period : 1815-1819
Year of unveiling : 1819
Unveiling details : Opened 18 August 1819
Information from Public Monuments and Sculpture Association (PMSA Work Ref : EDIN0474)
