Bilsdean Bridge, Oldhamstocks
Description: Bilsdean Bridge
Category: B
Date Listed: 17 May 1989
Historic Scotland Building ID: 14698
OS Grid Coordinates: 376291, 672520
Latitude/Longitude: 55.9451, -2.3812
Location: A1, East Lothian TD13 5XG
Locality: Oldhamstocks
County: East Lothian
Country: Scotland
Postcode: TD13 5XG
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Listing Text
Probably George Burn, circa 1800. 2 segmental spans, each
circa 20' wide. Coursed rubble, bull-faced at centre pier and
on keystones remaining on S span. Moulded surround to blank
medallion set between arches. Band course below crenellated
and coped parapet.
References:
PSAS A Graham vol.xcvi, 1962-3, p.338.
Notes:
Dunglass New Bridge by Burn in 1797 is very similar to that
at Bilsdean, hence the probable authorship.
Source: Historic Scotland
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