The bridge was built at the bequest of Bishop Elphinstone who died in 1514 and it was completed by Bishop Dunbar. Master mason Thomas Franche in 1520-27
Alex Moneypenny, mason in 1531 when repairs undertaken.
Master of work Robert Lumsden in 1556. Although the original 16th century piers survive, it was almost rebuilt in 1718, 1723 and widened in 1841, with John Smith the city architect. It was the only access to the City from the south until the 19th century.
Marks recorded by O M Fraser in 1912-3. The exact location or original number of marks recorded is unknown but at least 37 different masons noted. Project survey not undertaken. | | |