Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge
Remains of former bridge to n of stirling old bridge

Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge

Scotland
HES SM8264
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Remains of former bridge to n of stirling old bridge
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The remains of the former bridge to the north of Stirling Old Bridge is an archaeological site in Stirlingshire comprising structural evidence of a mediaeval crossing point over the River Forth. The fragmentary remains indicate a bridge of medieval construction, though precise dating remains difficult without more substantial surviving masonry. Its location upstream of the more famous Stirling Old Bridge (completed in the fifteenth century) suggests it may represent an earlier river crossing that served the strategic settlement of Stirling before the construction of the bridge that remains a landmark today. The site provides evidence of the successive attempts to control and facilitate passage across the River Forth at this historically important location.

Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8264. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge?

The remains of the former bridge to the north of Stirling Old Bridge is an archaeological site in Stirlingshire comprising structural evidence of a mediaeval crossing point over the River Forth. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8264.

Who is responsible for protecting Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge?

Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM8264.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Common Hill,homestead (7.1 km), Plean Cottages,palisaded enclosure 350m SSE of (7.5 km), Plean Farm,ring ditch 800m SE of (7.9 km).

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