Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Balmuto Bridge
In or near Auchtertool.
Balmuto 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
- Burntisland · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balmuto Bridge, the nearest railway station is Burntisland, located 4.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is KY2 5XF.
About
Balmuto Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB46864). 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 09/03/2000 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Kinghorn NGR NT 22280 89675 Coordinates 322280, 689675 — Probably late 18th century. Single segmentally-arched bridge. Squared rubble with ashlar dressings. Stepped voussoirs and keystone below rendered band course, squared rubble spandrels and further band course giving way to parapet of large ashlar blocks, moulded cornice and shaped cope. Later infill under arch as dam shielding later road. — Nearby Balmuto Tower (listed category B) dates from the 15th century but with many alterations, including much work in 1797 which may have included the bridge and nearby East Lodge (now West Balbardie Lodge). The bridge is now circumvented by a later road.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Balmuto Bridge is a category C listed bridge located in central Scotland. It is noted for its historical significance within the region. The structure exemplifies the architectural style of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0935, -3.2508
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY2 5XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Burntisland — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77776864 (CC0)
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Auchtertool Parish Church
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmuto Bridge?
- Balmuto Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY2 5XF).
- What is Balmuto Bridge?
- Balmuto Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balmuto Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY2 5XF.
- Is Balmuto Bridge a listed building?
- Balmuto Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Balmuto Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Balmuto Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balmuto Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Burntisland, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY2 5XF.