Mousemill Bridge
Bridge in South Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Mousemill Bridge is a crossing of the Mouse Water on Mousemill Road, just north of Kirkfieldbank. There are two bridges at the site, the present day road bridge and the old Mousemill Bridge which previously formed part of the road between Lanark and Hamilton through Kirkfieldbank[3] but is today solely used by pedestrians.
CarriesPedestrians and vehicles
CrossesMouse Water[1]
LocaleKirkfieldbank, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Mousemill New Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 55.6780°N 3.8001°W |
| Carries | Pedestrians and vehicles |
| Crosses | Mouse Water[1] |
| Locale | Kirkfieldbank, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Maintained by | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Preceded by | Cartland Bridge |
| Followed by | Crossford Bridge |
| History | |
| Construction end | Early 19th Century[2] |
| Replaces | Mousemill Old Bridge |
Listed Building – Category B | |
| Official name | Mousemill Bridge |
| Designated | 11 January 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB13060 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Mousemill New Bridge | |
Mousemill Old Bridge
Mousemill Old Bridge | |
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.jpg) Remains of Mousemill Old Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 55°41′N 3°48′W |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Mouse Water |
| Locale | Kirkfieldbank, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Preceded by | Cartland Bridge |
| Followed by | Crossford Bridge |
| History | |
| Construction end | c. 1649[2] |
Listed Building – Category B | |
| Official name | The Roman Bridge |
| Designated | 11 January 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB13061 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Mousemill Old Bridge | |
The old Mousemill Bridge originated as a wooden bridge and was first mentioned in 1587.[2] A stone bridge replaced the wooden one around 1649.[4] It is a Category B listed building with Historic Environment Scotland, being listed in 1971.[5][6]
