Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Abbotshill Bridge
In or near Findhorn.
Abbotshill Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Forres · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Abbotshill Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Forres, located 3.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Abbotshill Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2257). 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 09/11/1987 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Parish Dyke And Moy NGR NH 99789 58415 Coordinates 299789, 858415 — Circa 1830. Slightly hump-back twin arched rubble bridge. Rusticated ashlar segmental arch rings; shaped cutwater; Roughly tooled cope to parapet; splayed approaches; shallow end buttresses. Approximate span of each arch; 30'. — Few bridges survived the great floods of 1829 in the parish. Abbotshill bridge may have replaced former bridge swept away or damaged during inundation.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Abbotshill Bridge is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural style, characteristic of the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6046, -3.6786
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 2SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Forres — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830425 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbotshill Bridge?
- Abbotshill Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 2SS).
- What is Abbotshill Bridge?
- Abbotshill Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abbotshill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV36 2SS.
- Is Abbotshill Bridge a listed building?
- Abbotshill Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Abbotshill Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Abbotshill Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abbotshill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 2SS.