Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Achnagavin Bridge
In or near Lochaline.
Achnagavin Bridge — category C 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
Achnagavin Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB13964). 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 C Date Added 29/05/1985 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Morvern NGR NM 69713 49663 Coordinates 169713, 749663 — Dated 1821. Simple rubble hump back bridge; tooled rubble arch ring and parapet. Inscribed ashlar plaque let in south face of north parapet with Gaelic inscription and date. — Unusual worn Gaelic inscription part of which reads "Drochaid sole O'Bnshar O'Cuaha". Drochaid = bridge Now by-passed.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Achnagavin Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, indicating it has special architectural or historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5822, -5.7515
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PA80 5XB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q56620372 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achnagavin Bridge?
- Achnagavin Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA80 5XB).
- What is Achnagavin Bridge?
- Achnagavin Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achnagavin Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode PA80 5XB.
- Is Achnagavin Bridge a listed building?
- Achnagavin Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Achnagavin Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Achnagavin Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Achnagavin Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA80 5XB. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.