Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Balquharn Bridge
In or near Blairlogie.
Balquharn 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
- Alloa · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balquharn Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1993). 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
Balquharn Bridge is an 18th-century structure characterized by a single small arch and constructed from rubble. Its architectural simplicity and historical context contribute to its significance as a listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Balquharn Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1548, -3.8246
- District
- Clackmannanshire
- Postcode
- FK12 5NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56614418 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balquharn Bridge?
- Balquharn Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK12 5NZ).
- What is Balquharn Bridge?
- Balquharn Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balquharn Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK12 5NZ.
- Is Balquharn Bridge a listed building?
- Balquharn Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Balquharn Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Balquharn Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balquharn Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK12 5NZ.