Nungate Bridge, Haddington
One of the oldest bridges in Scotland, its three sandstone arches span the Scottish river Tyne.
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Old Nungate Bridge carried a main route into Scotland over the river Tyne. A bridge has existed on the site since the 13th century but the present structure dates from about 1550. It is thus one of the oldest bridges in Scotland.
It consists of three red sandstone arches and is 30 m. long. Masons' marks on the stone suggest it may have been removed from ruined parts of the nearby St. Mary's church.
An iron hook remains in one of the arches from which criminals were hung. The bridge is now used only by pedestrians.
A mile east of Haddington is another early bridge over the Tyne of a similar age, Abbey Bridge.
Photo: © Copyright Stephen McKay and licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence
By Road: On the east side of the town of Haddington, east of St Mary's Church. Haddington is just south of the A1 road, some 15 miles east of Edinburgh.
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