The Lower North Water Bridge is a road bridge north of Montrose, Scotland. It carries the A92 over the River North Esk. It is situated on the border between Angus and Aberdeenshire. It is adjacent to the North Water Viaduct which previously carried the Montrose and Bervie Railway and is now a footpath.[1]
Lower North Water Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 56°45′01″N 2°27′07″W / 56.750405°N 2.451975°W |
| Carries | A92 road |
| Crosses | River North Esk |
| Heritage status | Category A listed |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1770 |
| Construction end | 1775 |
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It is a Category A listed building.[2]
History
editThe bridge was constructed from 1770 to 1775. John Adam, John Smeaton, and Andrew Barrie of Montrose worked on the project.[3] The bridge was formerly tolled, and a ruined octagonal toll house remains standing.[1]
In 2008, the bridge underwent a £700,000 restoration.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Lower North Water Bridge". The Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "LOWER NORTH WATER BRIDGE OVER NORTH ESK, INCLUDING APPROACHES (LB16330)". Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Lower North Water Bridge (36372)". Canmore. Retrieved 2022-07-20.