Bainsford Bridge, Falkirk
Introduction
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Bainsford Bridge, Falkirk
Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 27 Jun 2019
This was originally a bascule bridge over the Forth and Clyde Canal; photos online show that the canal level was barely below road level. This was replaced first with a swing bridge and in the late 20th century with the present fixed bridge (the canal having to be lowered by means of a new lock).
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Image Location
Latitude
56.010602
Longitude
-3.785575