Hornshole Bridge

An earlier 19th century hump-back bridge carries a road over the River Teviot. Featuring a single arch, the bridge has a high arch and a parapet that rises to a point at the centre. Constructed from whinstone rubble, the arch is defined by squared voussoirs, and the parapet has a rounded cope, complemented by splayed wing walls.

This is a well-preserved example of a road bridge built in the earlier 19th century, positioned high above the River Teviot. It represents the only crossing point on this section of the river between Denholm and the centre of Hawick. The bridge’s approach roads run at right angles to its length, and together with the high hump-back form, creates a striking feature within the landscape. The bridge's construction date is estimated based on map evidence, indicating it was built between 1822 and 1840. It first appears on N Tennant’s 1840 map of Roxburgh County, and is also shown on William Crawford and William Brooke’s 1843 map and the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of circa 1863.