Commemorative plaque to Brig O' Balgownie (Q81087686)
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Plaque commemorating the history and origins of the Brig O' Balgownie
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Commemorative plaque to Brig O' Balgownie |
Plaque commemorating the history and origins of the Brig O' Balgownie |
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57°10'38.08232"N, 2°5'55.46976"W
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Brig o' Balgownie. This bridge, one of the oldest in Britain, was completed about 1320 supposedly at the behest of King Robert the Bruce. It has a gothic shaped arch with a clear span of some 12 metres and is built of a mixture of sandstone and granite. In 1605 it was almost totally rebuilt by the Town Council and at the same time a fund was established for its maintenance in perpetuity by Sir Alexander Hay of Whytburgh and Newton. The bridge is a scheduled ancient monument. Anno Domini 1981. (English)
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