Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Avonbank Viaduct
Also known as: Drochaid Bruach Abhain
In or near Polmont.
Avonbank Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Birkhill · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Avonbank Viaduct is a historic bridge in central Scotland. Built or established in 1846, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Falkirk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Birkhill, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH49.
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Place summary
Avonbank Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in central Scotland, postcode EH49. Established in 1846, it is also known as Drochaid Bruach Abhain. The structure exemplifies the engineering practices of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9888, -3.6566
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- EH49 7PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Established
- 1846
- Nearest railway station
- Birkhill — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: w792539406 (ODbL)
- commons: Steam on the Avonbank Viaduct (geograph 4489681).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Avonbank Viaduct?
- Avonbank Viaduct is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH49 7PU).
- What is Avonbank Viaduct?
- Avonbank Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Avonbank Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Birkhill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH49 7PU.
- When was Avonbank Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1846.
- Is Avonbank Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Avonbank Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Avonbank Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Birkhill, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH49 7PU.