Swing bridge at Old Kilpatrick
Introduction
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Swing bridge at Old Kilpatrick
Image: © Lairich Rig Taken: 17 Jun 2013
The bridge is on the Forth and Clyde Canal. Unlike the bascule bridges to be seen nearby on the canal (see, for example, Image), this one pivots around a vertical axis. Erkine Ferry Road crosses the canal by means of this bridge. The Erskine Bridge is prominent in the background. The route receding directly from the photographer's position is the cycle route. For the building on the left, see Image; according to text that is etched onto its windows, it dates from "c.1842" (the occupant informed me that the authority for this date is the house's title deeds). I have submitted this fairly wide view to show the bridge in context, and in relation to nearby structures, but there are several earlier pictures of it; see those for more information: Image / Image / Image
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Image Location
Latitude
55.920696
Longitude
-4.45588