Port Dundas bascule bridge is a bridge on the Forth and Clyde canal in Glasgow, Scotland.
Port Dundas bascule bridge | |
|---|---|
 The bridge viewed from the east. | |
| Coordinates | 55°52′20.17″N 4°15′4.17″W / 55.8722694°N 4.2511583°W |
| Carries | Non-motor traffic |
| Crosses | Forth and Clyde Canal |
| Locale | Port Dundas, Glasgow |
| Heritage status | Category B listed |
| Historic Environment Scotland ID | LB33617 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Bascule bridge |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| History | |
| Inaugurated | early 1800s |
| Location | |
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The bridge is a Category B listed building and is part of the Port Dundas basin which has been a scheduled monument since 1999.[1][2]
The bridge was constructed in the early 19th century and is now the last operational Bascule bridge on the canal. It consists of two wooden leaves, joined to hollow stone piers which contain balancing weights, and has hand operated cast iron gear.[3]
References
edit- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "MIDWHARF STREET AND NORTH CANALBANK STREET, FORTH AND CLYDE CANAL, BASCULE BRIDGE INCLUDING STONE PLATFORMS/ABUTMENTS (LB33617)". Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Forth and Clyde Canal, Port Dundas canal basin, Glasgow, Canal, Glasgow City", ancientmonuments.uk, retrieved 30 April 2024
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Glasgow, Forth And Clyde Canal, Port Dundas, Bascule Bridge (44013)". Canmore. Retrieved 30 April 2024.