Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Old Bridge, Helmsdale
Old Bridge, Helmsdale — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Old Bridge, Helmsdale is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7193). 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 A Date Added 18/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Kildonan NGR ND 02589 15383 Coordinates 302589, 915383 — Thomas Telford, 1808-11, twin arched rubble bridge; pair dressed rubble wide arch rings; triangular cutwaters rising to parapet height as buttresses; similarly detailed end buttresses; ashlar string course and parapet cope; sharply angled approach at south end. Later cast iron railings and lamp standards. — De-scheduled 23 February 1998. River Helmsdale formerly called the Ullie. Helmsdale in Loth Parish until 1841.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Bridge in Helmsdale is a category A listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1167, -3.6551
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW8 6JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1811
- Opening
- Apr-Oct Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- timespan.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56448294 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bridge, Helmsdale?
- Old Bridge, Helmsdale is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW8 6JA).
- Is Old Bridge, Helmsdale a listed building?
- Old Bridge, Helmsdale is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Old Bridge, Helmsdale free to visit?
- Yes, Old Bridge, Helmsdale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Bridge, Helmsdale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW8 6JA. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.