South Bridge, Edinburgh is a Grade B listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 December 1970. Bridge. 1 related planning application.

South Bridge, Edinburgh

WRENN ID: gilded-attic-juniper
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 14 December 1970
Type: Bridge
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Probably Alexander Laing and Robert Kay (see Notes), 1786-8. 19- span, round-arched, road bridge with 1 single visible arch over Cowgate; extended to W in 1929. Other, rubble arches concealed under later buildings. Ashlar to exposed arch, channelled rustication to piers. Dentilled parapet. Cast-iron railings to street (South Bridge).

1929 extension to West elevation to Cowgate: segmental key-stoned arch with 3 windows above with raised architraves.

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