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Bridge of Buchaam

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Bridge of Buchaam — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Buchaam Bridge over river Don - geograph.org.uk - 464119

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

About

Bridge of Buchaam is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16196). 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 C Date Added 11/09/1984 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Strathdon National Park Cairngorms NGR NJ 39092 12814 Coordinates 339092, 812814 — 1858, John Willet. Road bridge over River Don comprising 2 wide semi elliptical arches with heavy rusticated voussoirs, centre cutwater and paired outer piers rising from broad pilaster buttresses and plain railings. Bullfaced masonry with red sandstone dressings and roll-moulded course at parapet base. — Described by Hume as a 'particularly handsome' bridge, the Bridge of Buchaam commands an eye catching position as the road turns a sharp bend to cross the River Don in order to avoid Newe Estate land. Together with the Bridge of Newe (listed category C(S this bridge was built by Sir Charles Forbes of Newe when, in 1856, the main road was diverted in order to enlarge the policies of Castle Newe. The plain metal railings replace masonry parapets.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Bridge of Buchaam is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.

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Coordinates
57.2020, -3.0097
Postcode
AB36 8TL
Parliamentary constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge of Buchaam?
Bridge of Buchaam is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB36 8TL).
Is Bridge of Buchaam a listed building?
Bridge of Buchaam is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is Bridge of Buchaam free to visit?
Yes, Bridge of Buchaam is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge of Buchaam?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AB36 8TL. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.