Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow
Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7700). 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 11/05/1989 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Lesmahagow NGR NS 81486 40438 Coordinates 281486, 640438 — Probably built in first half of 18th century. Bridge, single semi-circular arch over River Nethan; rubble-built, recessed arch rings with bolection-moulding all red ashlar. Low parapets with plain 19th century metal rails added. Narrow roadway. — Superseded by bridge to north nearby which may have been on line of Telford's road of the 1820's; 2 20th century bridges lie to the north again, beyond.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Road Bridge is a bridge located over the River Nethan in Lesmahagow, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6430, -3.8845
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 0HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
Sources
- wikidata: Q112663252 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow?
- Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 0HE).
- Is Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow a listed building?
- Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow free to visit?
- Yes, Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Road Bridge, River Nethan, Lesmahagow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 0HE. It sits within the Hamilton and Clyde Valley parliamentary constituency.