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„Stirling Old Bridge“

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This bridge was built around 1500 and was the lowest bridging point over the River Forth for almost four centuries. Duties were levied on goods entering the Burgh and customs men sat in a covered booth in a recess in the middle of the bridge.
In 1571 a gallows was erected on the bridge to hang Archbishop Hamilton.
In 1745, the Southernmost arch was blown up by general Blackney to prevent the Highlanders from crossing.

Before this Bridge was built there were earlier structures, including the wooden bridge where Sir William Wallace defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.
Stirling New Bridge, was designed by Robert Stevenson and opened in 1833.

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Barbara St. Jean 2012-08-15 16:39:58 UTC
Wow, great shot, the image is fantastic, good work
Cheers
Barbara
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