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Canongate Bridge

Free admission

Canongate Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Canongate Bridge, historic bridges in Scottish Lowlands

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Canongate Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.4780°, -2.5511°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Heritage listing

The Canongate Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. It was built as the town's main bridge over the Jed Water in the 16th century. Since 1971 it has been a category A listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Canongate Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. It was built as the town's main bridge over the Jed Water in the 16th century. Since 1971 it has been a category A listed building.

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Background

Description

The Canongate Bridge is a 16th-century stone three-arch bridge that was the original main access over the Jed Water into the town of Jedburgh. The crossing, which is built of local cream-coloured sandstone, has a roadway up to 3 m wide with refuges for pedestrians. The bridge was said to be in desperate need of repair in 1677 and 1770; repairs took place in 1772. The bridge, which is no longer open to road vehicles, is within the Jedburgh's conservation area and many of the surrounding buildings are listed. At one end is Duck Row and the Piper's House.

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Coordinates
55.4780, -2.5511
Postcode
TD8 6ES
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Opening
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Official site
www.jedburgh.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canongate Bridge?
Canongate Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6ES).
Who owns Canongate Bridge?
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Is Canongate Bridge a listed building?
Canongate Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Canongate Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Canongate Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Canongate Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6ES. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.