Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal
Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal — 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
Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27802). 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 31/01/1981 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 17504 70373 Coordinates 317504, 670373 — Hugh Baird, engineer. Circa 1820. Single span bridge. Coursed sandstone with ashlar dressings. Segmental-arch bridge with hog's back profile; dressed voussoirs and soffit. Advanced keystone with '11' inscribed. String course. Plain clairvoyee railings between parapet walls, ashlar slab coping. — The Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal was designed by Hugh Baird and was built from 1818-22. The bridge is located at rear NNE of Hermiston House and is no longer in use. The bridge is identical to Hermiston Bridge (no 12) to W. Scheduled Monument.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mid Hermiston Bridge is a bridge located on the Union Canal in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9193, -3.3216
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 4BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
Sources
- wikidata: Q17812546 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal?
- Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 4BB).
- Is Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal a listed building?
- Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mid Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 4BB. It sits within the Edinburgh South West parliamentary constituency.