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Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge is a masonry bridge structure of unknown date situated on the River Forth immediately north of the medieval Stirling Old Bridge. The monument consists of fragmentary stonework visible in the riverbed and banks, testimony to an earlier crossing point that has since been destroyed or abandoned. The underlying geology of Clackmannan Group sedimentary rocks has shaped the river's course and crossing points throughout the area's history, providing suitable foundation material for bridge construction.
The remains are protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland, reflecting their archaeological significance within Stirling's important crossing traditions. The location, so close to the Old Bridge itself, suggests this structure may relate to earlier medieval or post-medieval river engineering, though the exact chronology requires specialist investigation. The fragmentary nature of the surviving masonry indicates substantial damage from river action, flood events or deliberate dismantling over centuries.
The monument contributes to understanding of Stirling's strategic importance as a river crossing on the Forth, a critical communication route between the Lowlands and Highlands. Multiple bridge structures at this location testify to the enduring significance of this fording point and its surrounding landscape in mediating movement and trade across central Scotland.
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 →
Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge is a masonry bridge structure of unknown date situated on the River Forth immediately north of the medieval Stirling Old Bridge. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8264.
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.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Stirling, remains of former bridge to N of Stirling Old Bridge stands on Clackmannan Group, bedrock that formed in the Westphalian. The rock here is sedimentary rock cycles, clackmannan group type.