Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Barnhead Bridge
In or near Stracathro.
Barnhead 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
- Bridge of Dun · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barnhead Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Barnhead Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18240). 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 15/01/1980 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Maryton NGR NO 66328 57745 Coordinates 366328, 757745 — Small single segmental arch hump bridge, rubble with raised keystones and parapets curved at approaches. Late 18th cent.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barnhead Bridge is a category C listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. The bridge exemplifies the architectural characteristics typical of its era and remains an important structure in the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7102, -2.5516
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD10 9LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Dun — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56623429 (CC0)
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Legend of Dun Sword
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnhead Bridge?
- Barnhead Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD10 9LL).
- What is Barnhead Bridge?
- Barnhead Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnhead Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD10 9LL.
- Is Barnhead Bridge a listed building?
- Barnhead Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Barnhead Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Barnhead Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnhead Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD10 9LL.