Old Bervie Bridge - Inverbervie, Aberdeenshire.
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N 56° 50.836 W 002° 16.671
30V E 544048 N 6300617
Old arch bridge from the late 18th century at the northern end of the town of Inverbervie on the east coast of Scotland, now a pedestrian bridge.
Waymark Code: WMX9PP
Location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/13/2017
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A bridge was built over the River Bervie to a design by James Burn in 1797-99, replacing a two arched bridge dating back to 1695.
The bridge carried the main east coast route north out of the town of Inverbervie. It was 80 feet high with vaulted embankments with chambers in the abutments, reputedly a prison. The terrain of the land over the ravine proved awkward and required sharp bends on both sides of the bridge.
The bridge in this form lasted until 1933 when a new higher road bridge was built immediately to the east. Named the Jubilee Bridge, it crosses the river on a curve and abruptly cuts off the old bridge at the northern end.
The old bridge has remained however, and is used by pedestrians. A flight of steps links both bridges at the northern end.