Foulartoun Arches Bridge - Irvine
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Foulartoun Arches Bridge - Irvine
Image: © Ian Rainey Taken: 13 Nov 2018
Opened on 21st May 2010 it replaced the Bailey Bridge previously at this site. The old Bailey-style bridge was supposed to be in place for four years and ended up being there for 38 years. It was in a terrible state and had to be replaced as a matter of urgency. The name Foulartoun is old Saxon for Fullarton which is the area the bridge is situated. Foulartoun is understood to come from the occupation of a family who provided fowl to the King. The new bridge was officially named by primary five and six pupils from Loudoun-Montgomery Primary School
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Image Location
Latitude
55.607852
Longitude
-4.661125