Avon Viaduct - Linlithgow Bridge, Scotland
N 55° 58.488 W 003° 38.125
30U E 460344 N 6203457
The Avon Viaduct was constructed in 1842 and carries the Edinburgh to Glasgow Railway over the River Avon in Linlithgow Bridge, Scotland.
Waymark Code: WMMDF1
Location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/04/2014
Views: 2
"Grainger and Miller engineers, 1842. 26 arch span with 20 segmental arches and 3 semi-circular arches to each end. Cream squared and coursed sandstone ashlar, rusticated piers. Impost banding to each arch, band course at parapet.
Notes
Built for the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway."
--Historic Scotland (
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What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Railroad
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Avon
Date constructed: 1842
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: B825
Location:
Linlithgow Bridge
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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