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Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Bridge No. 18, Union Canal

Free admission

Bridge No. 18, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Tree lined towpath of the Union Canal - geograph.org.uk - 4980168

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bridge No. 18, Union Canal is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27827). 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 10749 70652 Coordinates 310749, 670652 — Hugh Baird, Engineer, circa 1820. Stugged coursed sandstone with ashlar dressings. Segmental arch with dressed voussoirs and advanced keystone with '18' inscribed. Wallhead coping bearing alternating straight and twisted wrought-iron railings. Octagonal terminal piers. — The Edinburgh and Glasgow Union canal was designed by Hugh Baird and was built 1818-1822. Scheduled Monument.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge No. 18 is a bridge located on the Union Canal in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical and architectural significance.

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Coordinates
55.9206, -3.4297
Postcode
EH28 8LQ
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh West

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge No. 18, Union Canal?
Bridge No. 18, Union Canal is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH28 8LQ).
Is Bridge No. 18, Union Canal a listed building?
Bridge No. 18, Union Canal is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Bridge No. 18, Union Canal free to visit?
Yes, Bridge No. 18, Union Canal is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge No. 18, Union Canal?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH28 8LQ. It sits within the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency.