Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Barcaldine Bridge
In or near Benderloch.
Barcaldine Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Connel Ferry · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barcaldine Bridge, the nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, located 9.5 km away. The postcode for the bridge is PA37 1SQ, which you can use for sat-nav. Entry is free.
About
Barcaldine Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB4720). 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 28/08/1980 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Ardchattan And Muckairn NGR NM 96583 42121 Coordinates 196583, 742121 — Late 18th/early 19th century. Single span bridge with high segmental arch. Random rubble. Simple stone parapet. — The bridge of Barcaldine appears marked, on the 1st edition Ordnance Map of 1874. The previous list description suggested in may be of 18th century origin but a late 18th/early 19th century date appears to be more likely. It is a good example of a narrow single span bridge with a high segmental arch. It may have been constructed in conjunction with the nearby walled garden which formed part of the Barcaldine House estate. Owned by Forestry Commission Scotland.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barcaldine Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5270, -5.3089
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA37 1SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Connel Ferry — 9.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56615335 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barcaldine Bridge?
- Barcaldine Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA37 1SQ).
- What is Barcaldine Bridge?
- Barcaldine Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barcaldine Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA37 1SQ.
- Is Barcaldine Bridge a listed building?
- Barcaldine Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Barcaldine Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Barcaldine Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barcaldine Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA37 1SQ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.