South Queensferry in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Briggers Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 25, 2018
1. Briggers Memorial
To the men known to have died building the Forth Bridge
( The memorial lists the names, ages and occupations of 73 men, known as 'Briggers'. )
( inscribed on the pavement around the memorial )
The Forth Bridge was built 1883 - 1890
The Forth Bridge was restored 2002 – 2012
Here it stands, complete, matchless, bearing silent witness to man’s skill, resource and indomitable patience.
To the Briggers, past and present, who built, restored and continue to maintain this iconic structure.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 55° 59.422′ N, 3° 23.174′ W. Marker is in South Queensferry, Scotland, in Edinburgh. Marker is at the intersection of Newhalls Road and Longcraig Road, on the left when traveling east on Newhalls Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Queensferry, Scotland EH30 9TA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Rough Ride (here, next to this marker); The Royal Navy in the Forth (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Forth Rail Bridge (about 150 meters away); Forth Bridge (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); John Reid
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Also see . . . Forth Bridge on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 4, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 25, 2018
2. Briggers Memorial and the Forth Rail Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
