Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 17, Union Canal
Bridge No. 17, Union Canal — 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 No. 17, Union Canal is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27824). 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 30/01/1981 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 11023 70693 Coordinates 311023, 670693 — Hugh Baird, circa 1820. Semi-circular bridge. Coursed sandstone with dressed voussoirs and soffit. Advanced keystone with 17 inscribed. Ashlar wallhead. Parapet railings, alternating between straight and curved posts. Railings terminated by octagonal piers with corniced capital. — The Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal was designed by Hugh Baird and built from 1818-22. Scheduled Monument.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge No. 17 is a bridge located on the Union Canal in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9211, -3.4253
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH28 8LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
Sources
- wikidata: Q17813112 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge No. 17, Union Canal?
- Bridge No. 17, Union Canal is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH28 8LQ).
- Is Bridge No. 17, Union Canal a listed building?
- Bridge No. 17, Union Canal is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge No. 17, Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge No. 17, Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge No. 17, Union Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH28 8LQ. It sits within the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency.