Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Benholm Bridge
In or near Johnshaven.
Benholm Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Benholm Bridge, the nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, located 9.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is DD10 0HT. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Benholm Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 56.8114°, -2.3163°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 25/11/1980 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Benholm NGR NO 80783 68927 Coordinates 380783, 768927 — Circa 1800. Large single segmental arch. Rubble, dressed voussoirs, parapets curved at approaches.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Benholm Bridge is a historic bridge located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode DD10. It is notable for its distinctive design and construction, contributing to the region's architectural heritage. The bridge serves as a functional link in the area, reflecting the engineering practices of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8114, -2.3163
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- DD10 0HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 9.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1022406087 (ODbL)
- commons: Benholm Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 400978.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Benholm Mill
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Haughs Bay
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Benholm Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
Benholm Castle
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Middle Knox
Vineyards · 1.6 km
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Campsites · 1.7 km
Gourdon Long Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.0 km
Johnshaven
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benholm Bridge?
- Benholm Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD10 0HT).
- What is Benholm Bridge?
- Benholm Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benholm Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD10 0HT.
- Is Benholm Bridge a listed building?
- Benholm Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Benholm Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Benholm Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benholm Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD10 0HT. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.