Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Balleny Bridge
In or near Currie.
Balleny Bridge — category C 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
- Curriehill · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balleny Bridge, the nearest railway station is Curriehill, located 2.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is EH14 7BF, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Balleny Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB26883). 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 26/10/1994 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 17468 65414 Coordinates 317468, 665414 — Late 18th century. Single span, semicircular-arched bridge carrying road to Balleny Farm and mill over Water of Leith. Squared and snecked sandstone with stugged ashlar margins and dressings. Ashlar, rusticated arch ring. Low rubble and harl-pointed parapet walls with semicircular coping, curving outwards at entrance and exit to bridge. — The bridge carries the road to Balleny farm and mill over the Water of Leith. It is showing some structural defects, particularly on S face.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Balleny Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8748, -3.3206
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 7BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56631064 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balleny Bridge?
- Balleny Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 7BF).
- What is Balleny Bridge?
- Balleny Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balleny Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 7BF.
- Is Balleny Bridge a listed building?
- Balleny Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Balleny Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Balleny Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balleny Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 7BF.