Discovery of Hidden Medieval Scottish Bridge Dating to 1300's

Described as one of the "most important structures of medieval Scotland" a lost medieval bridge over the River Teviot (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Tìbhiot) has been found. The bridge, near the Scottish Borders village of Ancrum.(Scottish Gaelic: Alan Crom) has been rediscovered after being hidden beneath the river for centuries. A joint press release between Historic Environment Scotland (Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba) and Ancrum and District Heritage Society (ADHS) explained how the bridge was found and the significance of the radiocarbon dating. 

Experts, using radiocarbon dating, have confirmed it is from the mid-1300s. The bridge was built during the reign of King David II of Scotland and is said to be of "historic and strategic national importance". David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scotland for nearly 42 years, from 1329 until his death in 1371. He was the eldest and only surviving son of King Robert I (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), popularly known as Robert the Bruce of Scotland and his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh. 

Details of the discovery can be found on the website of  Historic Environment Scotland - Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba from where the image above is taken. Image below is that of David II of Scotland by Sylvester Harding 1797.