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Cramond Old Bridge

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The Cramond Old Bridge is a bridge in Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland that crosses the River Almond.[1] The bridge carries the National Cycle Route 1, National Cycle Route 76 and the John Muir Way.

Coordinates55.9652°N 3.3160°W / 55.9652; -3.3160
Preceded by
Cramond New Bridge
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Cramond Old Bridge

Cramond Brig
Bridge crossing the River Almond
Coordinates55.9652°N 3.3160°W / 55.9652; -3.3160
CarriesUK traffic sign identifying a cycle route1
UK traffic sign identifying a cycle route76
John Muir Way
CrossesRiver Almond
Preceded by
Cramond New Bridge
Characteristics
No. of spans3
Listed Building – Category A
Official name
Brae Park Road, Cramond Old Bridge
Designated13 December 1970
Reference no.LB27940
Location
Interactive map of Cramond Old Bridge
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The bridge used to carry the A90 road but was superseded by the nearby Cramond New Bridge which now carries the road. It was designated a category A listed building in 1970.[2]

History

The original bridge was built in the 15th century.[1] By the 16th century it was in disrepair and could not be used. A Scottish Act of Parliament was passed to rebuild the bridge. The bridge was rebuilt between 1617 and 1619. It has been repaired several time since then.[2]

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