Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge, Murroes
Bridge, Murroes — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Iain Farquhar — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge, Murroes is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19017). 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 Date Added 11/06/1971 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Murroes NGR NO 46164 34984 Coordinates 346164, 734984 — Late 18th century; widened at S, dated 1893. Single arch bridge; buttresses at N, coped parapets and forestair at S probably also added 1893. Rubble sandstone construction, keystoned depressed arch with stugged voussoirs. Armorial panel at crown of arch at S. — Edward mentions that most of the bridges in Angus were of stone rather than wood, although it is unlikely that Murroes bridge is earlier than the late 18th century.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge, Murroes is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. This bridge exemplifies local engineering and architectural styles, contributing to the region's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5038, -2.8762
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD5 3PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Sources
- wikidata: Q17770463 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Murroes?
- Bridge, Murroes is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD5 3PB).
- Is Bridge, Murroes a listed building?
- Bridge, Murroes is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Murroes free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Murroes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, Murroes?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD5 3PB. It sits within the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency.