Esk Bridge, Eskmills, Penicuik
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Esk Bridge, Eskmills, Penicuik
Image: © Morley Sewell Taken: 4 Aug 2008
Prior to 1812 this was the only bridge across the North Esk near Penicuik. It still carries the road which links the town to what was the main road to Edinburgh or the south until a turnpike was built by Thomas Telford.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.832071
Longitude
-3.207067