Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Achingale Bridge
In or near Halkirk.
Achingale 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Achingale Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14975). 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 13/04/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Watten NGR ND 24348 54307 Coordinates 324348, 954307 — Thomas Telford, 1812-17, widened on north side, 1933. Three segmental arches, the centre larger; rubble, tooled rubble and ashlar dressings. Tooled rubble arch rings, concrete faced to north; ashlar string course and parapet; triangular cutwaters; shallow end butresses splayed approaches. 90' span overall. — Plaque on north side of bridge inscribed "Extd 1933 W K". Parapet and string course reinstated at north with sensitivity.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Achingale Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4704, -3.2986
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5YN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1817
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830765 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achingale Bridge?
- Achingale Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5YN).
- What is Achingale Bridge?
- Achingale Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achingale Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 5YN.
- When was Achingale Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1817. Designed by Thomas Telford.
- Is Achingale Bridge a listed building?
- Achingale Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Achingale Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Achingale Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Achingale Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5YN. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.