Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Boo Backit Brig
In or near Glassford.
Boo Backit Brig — category B 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
- Larkhall · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Boo Backit Brig, the nearest railway station is Larkhall, located 8.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is ML10 6AN, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Boo Backit Brig is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1293). 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 B Date Added 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Avondale NGR NS 70275 44494 Coordinates 270275, 644494 — Late 18th century. Single-span, narrow, keystoned bridge. Stugged ashlar arch and parapets.Broadening and heightening of road level to north has resulted in its asymmetry. Some recent repairs to parapets.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boo Backit Brig is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is recognised as a category B listed building, signifying its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6765, -4.0645
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML10 6AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17845108 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boo Backit Brig?
- Boo Backit Brig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML10 6AN).
- What is Boo Backit Brig?
- Boo Backit Brig — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boo Backit Brig?
- The nearest railway station is Larkhall, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML10 6AN.
- Is Boo Backit Brig a listed building?
- Boo Backit Brig is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Boo Backit Brig free to visit?
- Yes, Boo Backit Brig is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boo Backit Brig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML10 6AN. It sits within the East Kilbride and Strathaven parliamentary constituency.