"Bainsford Bridge, Falkirk"

Object detail

Department

Photo

Maker

Frew's Series

Production date

Circa 1900

Subject place

Bainsford Bridge/Forth and Clyde Canal/Bainsford/Falkirk area

Subject notes

The lighter appears to be steam powered as there is a funnel at the stern and no sign of a tow rope and horse. Bascule bridges had counter-balancing weights at each end to make the raising of the two halves easier. Camelon and Bainsford bascule bridges were replaced in 1905 by heavier swing bridges to accommodate the new tramway.

Grid reference: 8872 8119

Accession number

P11948

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Subject category

Bridge Canal; Forth and Clyde Transport; Water Barge

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