Mauldslie Bridge

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Mauldslie Bridge
Mauldslie Bridge - Facing Mauldslie West Lodge - geograph.org.uk - 759915.jpg
The bridge in 2008, facing west
Coordinates 55°43′51″N3°54′24″W / 55.730784°N 3.90671°W / 55.730784; -3.90671 Coordinates: 55°43′51″N3°54′24″W / 55.730784°N 3.90671°W / 55.730784; -3.90671
Crosses River Clyde
Locale Dalserf, South Lanarkshire
Characteristics
Design David Bryce
Material Sandstone
History
Opened1861(161 years ago) (1861)
Location
Mauldslie Bridge

Mauldslie Bridge is a three-segmental-arch bridge in Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It crosses the River Clyde between the A72 road and the former location of Mauldslie Castle. Built in 1861, and now a Category A listed structure, the bridge 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 listed separately at Historic Environment Scotland. [1]

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The bridge was built for James Hozier, 2nd Baron Newlands, to serve Mauldslie Castle, 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 Scottish gentry. [3]

Repairs began on the bridge in 2019, with the hope of preserving it for future generations. [3]

Bridge detail

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References

  1. 1 2 Historic Environment Scotland. "Mauldslie Bridge, River Clyde (Category A Listed Building) (LB5175)" . Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  2. Historic Environment Scotland. "Mauldslie West Lodge, Gateway and Gates (Category A Listed Building) (LB45125)" . Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Historic Mauldslie Bridge saved for future generations" Archived 20 November 2019 at the Wayback Machine The Herald , 19 November 2019