Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis
Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18660). 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 31/03/1993 Local Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Planning Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Parish Uig NGR NB 18592 40907 Coordinates 118592, 940907 — Roadbridge of clapper-type construction, built entirely of drystone rubble - an early type of bridge construction (this example is probably 19th/early 20th century). 4 flat-lintel spans over stream draining Loch an Duin. No parapets.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clapper Bridge is a bridge located in Doune Carloway, Lewis, in the Scottish Highlands. This structure is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2665, -6.8006
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q17854097 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis?
- Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9AZ).
- Is Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis a listed building?
- Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis free to visit?
- Yes, Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clapper Bridge, Doune Carloway, Lewis?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9AZ. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.