Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Queen Margaret Bridge
Queen Margaret Bridge — 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
Queen Margaret Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB32577). 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 28/07/1987 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 57072 67513 Coordinates 257072, 667513 — Thomas Somers and Considere Construction Ltd engineers; 1926-9. 3-arch bridge over River Kelvin at Queen Margaret Drive. Reinforced concrete faced with polished red sandstone; solid red granite parapet. Main segmental arch spans river; subsidiary round arches over Kelvin Walkway. Lesser arches set in boldly banded masonry with cornice over in manner of a triumphal arch. Solid polished granite parapet; over subsidiary arches, piers linked by balustraded parapet. Wide curved splayed approach to both sides.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Queen Margaret Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8795, -4.2863
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G20 8QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
Sources
- wikidata: Q17809515 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queen Margaret Bridge?
- Queen Margaret Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G20 8QG).
- Is Queen Margaret Bridge a listed building?
- Queen Margaret Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Queen Margaret Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Queen Margaret Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queen Margaret Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G20 8QG. It sits within the Glasgow North parliamentary constituency.