Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB32882). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Group Category Details 100000020 - see notes Date Added 06/02/1990 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 56580 66449 Coordinates 256580, 666449 — Bridge, said to date from circa 1800 (though it may in fact be a little later); built to carry main traffic over River Kelvin at Partick until its cast-iron successor was opened in 1878. Roadway (which is flat) widened to south, retaining profile; built mainly of droved ashlar, polished dressings, with pilaster strips, pointed cutwaters. Densely - clad in vegetation (1990). Symmetrical profile, 3 arches, the centre the widest, but on east bank a 4th arch over lade of former Burnhouse (latterly Regent) Mills, altered and with cast-iron ribs, roadway skewed at north over box girder. Parapets are plain iron railings, late 19th century in appearance; gates opening over centre arch on south side are a puzzle. — Part of Kelvingrove Park West B group, comprising 10 Dumbarton Road, Partick Bridge over River Kelvin, Partick Sewage Pumping Station, Anderson's College, 2-4 Dumbarton Road Sunlight Cottages, University Main Block, Art Gallery and Museum and The Cameronians Monument.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. It serves as a notable example of Victorian-era engineering within a public park, contributing to the area's historic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8698, -4.2936
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G11 6PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow West
- Official site
- kelvinhall.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17799977 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow?
- Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G11 6PD).
- Is Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow a listed building?
- Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G11 6PD. It sits within the Glasgow West parliamentary constituency.