Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bonnington Bridge
Bonnington Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bonnington Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.9717°, -3.1875°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 30/03/1994 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 25982 76058 Coordinates 325982, 676058 — David C Proudfoot, Engineer, 1902-3. Single span segmental-arched bridge with extended built up approach to S incorporating subsidiary arched span over former mill lade. Squared, snecked and stugged sandstone with ashlar voussoirs and archivolt; billeted string course above voussoirs, coped ashlar parapet. Open balustrade to bridge with pedimented central dies; swagged frieze, tablet bearing bronze plaque inscribed, with coats of arms. Terminal piers with rusticated bases and sarcophagus dies. Approaches with solid stepped parapets and dies. — The bridge was paid for by the Incorporations of Edinburgh and Leith.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bonnington Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland, postcode EH6. It is notable for its historical significance and serves as a key connection in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9717, -3.1875
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 5QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: w555968554 (ODbL)
- commons: Bonnington Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2419689.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bonnington Bridge?
- Bonnington Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 5QQ).
- Is Bonnington Bridge a listed building?
- Bonnington Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bonnington Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bonnington Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bonnington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 5QQ.