Historic bridges · Central Scotland
New Cow Bridge
New Cow Bridge — 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
New Cow Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB24444). 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 09/03/1992 Local Authority Midlothian Planning Authority Midlothian Burgh Dalkeith NGR NT 33916 67590 Coordinates 333916, 667590 — Earlier-mid 19th century. Road bridge, on E-W axis. Single span with broad semicircular arch. Ashlar. Battered piers advanced from abutments. Channelled bull-faced spandrels. Half saddleback course below parapet. Saddleback coping to parapet; modern repairs to NE. Pyramidal-capped pier to NW, adjoined to rubble boundary wall of Dalkeith Estate (see separte listing for High Street, Duke's Gate, Town Lodge and Estate Walls). — New Cow Bridge carries Musselburgh Road (A6094) over River South Esk. This bridge was built sometime bertween 1835 and 1852.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
New Cow Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8969, -3.0583
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 2DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827618 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Cow Bridge?
- New Cow Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 2DY).
- Is New Cow Bridge a listed building?
- New Cow Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is New Cow Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, New Cow Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Cow Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 2DY. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.