Historic bridges · Central Scotland
West Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal
West 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
West 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 LB27806). 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 17341 70305 Coordinates 317341, 670305 — Hugh Baird, engineer. Circa 1820. Single span bridge. Coursed sandstone with ashlar dressings. Segmental arch, dressed voussoirs and soffit. Advanced keystone with '12' inscribed. String course. Plain railings between parapet walls, ashlar slab coping. — The Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal was designed by Hugh Baird and was built from 1818-1822. The bridge is located to the W of Hermiston House on West Hermiston Road. The bridge is identical to Mid Hermiston Bridge, no 11, located to the E. Scheduled Monument.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Hermiston Bridge is a bridge located on the Union Canal in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9187, -3.3241
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 4AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
Sources
- wikidata: Q17813050 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal?
- West Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 4AG).
- Is West Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal a listed building?
- West Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, West Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Hermiston Bridge, Union Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 4AG. It sits within the Edinburgh South West parliamentary constituency.