Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bothwell Bridge
In or near Gartcosh.
Bothwell 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
- Blantyre · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bothwell Bridge, the nearest railway station is Blantyre, located 1.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bothwell Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.7959°, -4.0579°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, or Bothwell Brig' took place on 22 June 1679. It was fought between government troops and militant Presbyterian Covenanters, and signalled the end of their brief rebellion. The battle took place at the bridge over the River Clyde between Hamilton and Bothwell in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The battlefield has been included in the Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Scotland and protected by Historic Scotland under the Historic Environment (Amendment) Act 2011.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Battle of Bothwell Bridge, or Bothwell Brig' took place on 22 June 1679. It was fought between government troops and militant Presbyterian Covenanters, and signalled the end of their brief rebellion. The battle took place at the bridge over the River Clyde between Hamilton and Bothwell in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The battlefield has been included in the Inventory of Historic Battlefields in Scotland and protected by Historic Scotland under the Historic Environment (Amendment) Act 2011.
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Background
History
Following the Restoration of King Charles II, the Presbyterians in Scotland were increasingly persecuted for their beliefs, and a small armed rising had been put down in 1666. Although some Presbyterian ministers were "Indulged" by the government from 1669, allowing them to retain their churches without having to accept Episcopacy, the more hard-line elements continued to hold illegal outdoor meetings, known as conventicles. These were often broken up by squads of government dragoons, including those led by John Graham of Claverhouse. On 1 June 1679, Claverhouse had encountered such a gathering near Loudoun Hill, but his troops were routed by armed Covenanters at the Battle of Drumclog, and…
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- Coordinates
- 55.7959, -4.0579
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML3 0EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: w570563571 (ODbL)
- commons: Bothwell Bridge Parapet - geograph.org.uk - 699756.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Battle of Bothwell Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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St Bride's Collegiate Church, Main Street, Bothwell
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Joanna Baillie Monument
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Joanne Baillie Monument, St Bride's Parish Church, Main Street, Bothwell
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Bothwellhaugh Village Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bothwell Bridge?
- Bothwell Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML3 0EF).
- What is Bothwell Bridge?
- Bothwell Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bothwell Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML3 0EF.
- Is Bothwell Bridge a listed building?
- Bothwell Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Bothwell Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bothwell Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bothwell Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML3 0EF.