Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh
Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB47615). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/12/1970 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 24309 72608 Coordinates 324309, 672608 — Hugh Baird, engineer, 1818-22. Single-span segmental arched canal bridge; yellow sandstone, stugged ashlar with polished dressings. NE and SW elevations: rusticated arch with nailhead keystone as corbel to carved emblem (castle to NE, tree to SW); railed parapet over arch between piers flanked by octagonal piers with polygonal coping on semi-circular pendant corbels; band course at foot of ashlar-coped parapet; parapet swept to meet piers; ashlar intrados.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge No. 1 is a bridge located on the Union Canal in Viewforth, Edinburgh, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9405, -3.2133
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH3 9FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Official site
- edinburghprintmakers.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17794547 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh?
- Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH3 9FN).
- Is Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh a listed building?
- Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge No. 1, Union Canal, Viewforth, Edinburgh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH3 9FN. It sits within the Edinburgh South parliamentary constituency.