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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD BRIDGE | Old Bridge | James McAdam Market Street Maxwellton J. Reddick Howgate street Maxwellton |
027 | An old Bridge consisting of 6 Semicircular arches. It was built in the 13 century by Devorgille daughter of Allan Lord of Galloway & mother of John Balliol King of the Scots. Since its first foundation it has undergone many repairs. It first Consisted of 9 arches 3 of these having been taken down to widen the street along the river on the Dumfries side Fears being entertained that it was in a tottering State A project was formed in 1789 to build a new bridge which was carried into effect. So this bridge cannot be passed by cars or any vehicle as it is ascended by a flight of steps on the Dumfries side. It is Still in a firm Condition ["The] original dimensions of the bridge were - length 400 feet breadth within the parapets 13 feet 6 inches in width; The parapets included 16 ft 2 Inches height from the top of the parapet to the water 26 feet. Upon the bridge [is a] Small gate Called the Port which was considered as the boundary between Nithsdale & Galloway; there being 6 arches of the [bridge] within the latter & three within the former. About the year 1769 this gate was taken down in order to lessen the weght on the bridge" See Groses Antiquities Vol. [Volume] 1 Page 158 |
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[page] 97[Town] of Dumfries -- 5 feet Scale -- Plan No 3
List of Names collected by C.A. [Civilian Assistant] James Carpenter
Parish of Dumfries &, Troqueer
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No 12
Old Bridge
Object Old Bridge - A Bridge
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