Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Ardoch Bridge
In or near Braco.
Ardoch 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
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ardoch Bridge, the nearest railway station is Gleneagles, which is 9.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is FK15 9QA, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Ardoch Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB5796). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Perth And Kinross Planning Authority Perth And Kinross Parish Ardoch NGR NN 83791 09914 Coordinates 283791, 709914 — Jas. MacFarlane, overseer, Patrick Duncan mason 1739-40. Single semi-circular arch, 5'6" wide roadway, no parapets. Much ruined. — This bridge is commonly said to have been built by Wade, but there is no record of him having carried out work between Stirling and Crieff, nor is it likely that he would have made the bridge only 5'6" wide, There is no indication at the haunches that it was ever wider. Major Caulfield improved the road in 1742.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ardoch Bridge is a category B listed bridge located in central Scotland. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2674, -3.8779
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- FK15 9QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles — 9.1 km
- Official site
- canmore.rcahms.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830013 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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Ardoch Parish Church And Churchyard
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Ardoch Roman Fort
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Ardoch Ice House
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Ardoch Estate Stables
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Braco
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Mill of Ardoch
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Nether Braco
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Ardoch
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardoch Bridge?
- Ardoch Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK15 9QA).
- What is Ardoch Bridge?
- Ardoch Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ardoch Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gleneagles, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK15 9QA.
- Is Ardoch Bridge a listed building?
- Ardoch Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ardoch Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Ardoch Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardoch Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK15 9QA. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.