Mauldslie Bridge
| Mauldslie Bridge | |
| Lanarkshire | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Type: | Stone arch |
| Crossing: | River Clyde |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NS80365024 |
| Location: | 55°43’51"N, 3°54’24"W |
| Structure | |
| Type: | Stone arch |
| Material: | Sandstone |
| History | |
| Architect: | David Bryce |
| Information | |
Mauldslie Bridge is a Victorian stone bridge of three segmental arches which crosses the River Clyde bridge in Dalserf, Lanarkshire. It is to be found between the A72 road and the former location of Mauldslie Castle.
Built in 1861, the bridge is now a Category A listed structure. It is believed to be the work of David Bryce. Mauldslie Castle West Lodge and archway stands at the western end of the bridge. They are separately listed structures.[1]
The bridge was built for James Hozier, 2nd Baron Newlands, to serve Mauldslie Castle, a house built by the Thomas, 5th Earl of Hyndford, in 1793. The castle was demolished in 1935. A seated-dog motif above the gate, which appears with an inscription of "Aye Ready",[2] can also be found in the garden of the Marna gate lodge, to the south. That also is a listed structure.[1]
Winston Churchill has crossed the bridge, to attend gatherings of local gentry.[3]
Repairs began on the bridge in 2019, with the hope of preserving it for future generations.[3]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mauldslie Bridge, River Clyde (Category A) - Listing detail (Historic Environment Scotland)
- ↑ Mauldslie West Lodge, Gateway and Gates (Category A) - Listing detail (Historic Environment Scotland)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Historic Mauldslie Bridge saved for future generations" Template:Webarchive – The Herald, 19 November 2019
| Bridges and crossings on the River Clyde | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe bridge | Old Gamon Bridge | New Gamon Bridge | Mauldslie Bridge | Milton-Lockhart Bridge | Crossford Bridge | Crossford Suspension Bridge |
