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Linlithgow, Union Canal, Bridge No. 45
Road Bridge (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Linlithgow, Union Canal, Bridge No. 45
Classification Road Bridge (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Preston Road Bridge
Canmore ID 106214
Site Number NS97NE 62.06
NGR NS 9977 7651
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/106214
- Council West Lothian
- Parish Linlithgow
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District West Lothian
- Former County West Lothian
NS97NE 67.06 NS 9977 7651.
This bridge, culverted in the 1980s due to leaks from the embankment and consequent de-watering of the breached section, has now been restored so that navigation can proceed.
G Hutton 1993.
This bridge, carrying the Preston Road over the canal, is clearly marked on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Linlithgowshire 1856, sheet 5), on the 2nd edition of the OS 6-inch map (Linlithgowshire 1897, sheet 5NE), on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1989) and on the OS Basic Scale digital map (2000).
Information from RCAHMS (MD) 5 April 2001.
