Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley
In or near Elderslie.
Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley — 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
- Paisley Canal · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge at Anchor Thread Mills in Paisley, you can take a train to Paisley Canal station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB39135). 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 15/08/1990 Supplementary Information Updated 23/04/2024 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Burgh Paisley NGR NS 48708 63528 Coordinates 248708, 663528 — Circa 1880. Wrought-iron or steel bowstring trussed footbridge over the White Cart Water from the Domestic Finishing Mill to Loanend. Wrought-iron piers and Anchor Shields at S end. — The bridge was relocated a short distance further east along the river. The gate (as shown on 1980s images) is no longer there. Listed building record updated in 2024.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge at Anchor Thread Mills is located in Paisley, central Scotland. It is a category B listed building, notable for its historical significance related to the textile industry.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8412, -4.4177
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA1 1SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Canal — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17844542 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley?
- Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA1 1SU).
- What is Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley?
- Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Canal, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA1 1SU.
- Is Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley a listed building?
- Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, Anchor Thread Mills, Paisley?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Canal, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA1 1SU.