Description

Mid 19th century. High and broad single span segmental-arch cart-bridge. Predominantly yellow ashlar sandstone, rusticated chamfered wing walls and abuttments; arch ring, low parapets. Modern steel railings.

Statement of Interest

Previously a key feature in Wishaw crossing the Calder on the low road to Clelland, a vital route for mill carts from the neighbouring mill as it avoided the very steep hill after the Coltness bridge upstream. The bridge formed part of a group of Coltness estate buildings including Coltness Mill and the Bridge Lodge on the north side of the river. Only the bridge remains though the base course of the mill and its outbuilding can be found in the undergrowth along the riverbank. The low road, following north from Main Street, marked the boundary between the Coltness and Wishaw estates with estate walls still lining the road for much of its distance. The low road is now sealed off at both ends. A simple but large and picturesque bridge in need of basic maintenance. The modern railings though necessary for modern safety standards are out of character and obscure the bridge. View of bridge obscured by later growth of trees.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77775991

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)