The burn’s masonry edges and crossings form a connected part of the townscape.
Quick facts
- Date
- Eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
- Architect / designer
- Builders not established
- Type
- Bridges and parapet walls
- OS grid reference
- NO 23764 11888
Architecture and setting
Whin-rubble walls follow the watercourse, while bridges differ in detail along its route. The designation covers a length of the burn from north of Cupar Road towards Arnott Street, rather than a single isolated bridge. Low structures and street edges give the water a clear presence between buildings.
Its story
HES assigns the group to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Repeated crossings connect routes on either side of the burn, helping explain the small-scale divisions within the town. Their significance lies partly in the sequence: ordinary infrastructure contributes to the shape of streets and neighbourhoods.
Why it is included
The burn’s masonry edges and crossings form a connected part of the townscape.
What to look for
- Changes in bridge details along the burn
- The relationship between masonry edges and adjoining streets
Reading the surroundings
Use public streets and signed routes. Respect private houses, yards and gardens, and check arrangements before entering institutions or commercial venues.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
Dates for individual bridges have not been established here. The brief historic description does not certify the condition of walls, watercourse edges or crossing surfaces.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: LB21439 — Architectural description, designation, dating and grid location.
- Fife Council: Auchtermuchty conservation-area appraisal — Historic street pattern, materials and building types; not a current condition survey.
Location
OS grid reference NO 23764 11888 · Location confidence: HES reference point for a linear group of bridges and walls; it does not show the full extent. · Select the marker to open its satellite view in Google Maps. On desktop, drag Pegman (the yellow figure) onto a blue road. On mobile, turn on the Street View layer and tap a blue road. Other photo markers may be user-contributed.
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