Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis
Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, 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, North Shawbost, Lewis is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6605). 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 Barvas NGR NB 26028 47668 Coordinates 126028, 947668 — 19th/early 20th century roadbridge, clapper-type, built entirely of drystone rubble but for modern concrete repairs to low parapets. 4 flat-lintel short and low spans over stream. — Listed as a good representative example of a now uncommon but early type of bridge construction.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clapper Bridge is a bridge located in North Shawbost, Lewis, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 58.3317, -6.6822
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q17853080 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis?
- Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9BQ).
- Is Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis a listed building?
- Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis free to visit?
- Yes, Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9BQ. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.