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Peebles, Wirebridge Cottage, Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge (19th Century)

Site Name Peebles, Wirebridge Cottage, Suspension Bridge

Classification Suspension Bridge (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Kingsmeadows

Canmore ID 281122

Site Number NT23NE 80

NGR NT 26813 39993

NGR Description From NT 26821 40007 to NT 26805 39978

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Scottish Borders, The
  • Parish Peebles
  • Former Region Borders
  • Former District Tweeddale
  • Former County Peebles-shire

Archaeology Notes

NT23NE 80 26813 39993

Iron wire suspension bridge built 1817 to a similar design to that at Galashiels (NT43NE 196) .

Span of 33.5m (110ft).

Demolished in 1953.

T Ruddock 2000

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