Duchess Bridge, Cast iron footbridge in Langholm, Scotland.
The Duchess Bridge spans 101 feet across the River Esk with a six-foot-wide walkway supported by latticed girders and ashlar abutments.
William Keir Junior constructed this bridge in 1813 to replace a deteriorating wooden structure for Charles Montagu-Scott, the 4th Duke of Buccleuch.
The bridge received Category A listed status in 1988, marking its position as one of Scotland's first and most significant cast iron bridges.
Visitors can start their exploration from Kilngreen car park and follow a 5-kilometer circular path along the River Esk through woodland areas.
The bridge maintains its original engineering features from 1813, demonstrating the transition from traditional construction materials to industrial iron manufacturing.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Langholm
Inception: 1813
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 55.15725,-3.01242
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:03
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