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Union Suspension Bridge


(Union Chain Bridge, Union Bridge)

Classification and Statistics

Type:Bridge
Length: 133.2 m (146 yards)
Opened: 1820
Tourist Rating: Three Stars
Text of Entry Updated: 03-AUG-2024
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Latitude: 55.7526°N Longitude: 2.1066°W
National Grid Reference: NT 934 510
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References and Further Reading
Baldwin, John (1997) Exploring Scotland's Heritage: Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders. Second Edition, The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland and The Stationery Office, Edinburgh
Denenberg, David (ed.) (2005) Bridgemeister. http://www.bridgemeister.com/
Janberg, Nicholas (ed.) (2005) Structurae. Version 5.1, http://en.structurae.de/
Paxton, Roland and Ted Ruddock (1980) A Heritage of Bridges between Edinburgh, Kelso and Berwick. The Institution of Civil Engineers, Edinburgh and East of Scotland Association, Edinburgh
Stevenson, Robert (1821) Description of Suspension Bridges. Edinburgh Philosophical Journal, Vol 5(10)

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