Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Bridge, Birsay
Bridge, Birsay — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Nicholas Mutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge, Birsay is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6173). 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 08/12/1971 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Birsay And Harray NGR HY 24800 27622 Coordinates 324800, 1027622 — Lower part with 2 arches is 17th cent; upper is dated 1872. Rubble.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge, Birsay is a category C listed bridge located in the Scottish Islands. Its designation highlights its historical significance, though it may not be of the highest architectural merit. The bridge serves as a functional link within the area.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1287, -3.3156
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Established
- 1600
Sources
- wikidata: Q56616071 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Site of the Bishop's Palace
Palaces · 0.1 km
St Magnus' Church, Cleatfurrows, Birsay
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Earl's Palace
Castles · 0.3 km
Point of Snusan Volunteers' Gun Battery
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Skipi Geo
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
The Knowe of Buckquoy
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Old Meal Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay
Watermills · 0.7 km
Barony Mill aka Boardhouse Mill, built 1873 - watermill, overshot
Watermills · 0.7 km
New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay
Watermills · 0.7 km
Barony Mills
Watermills · 0.7 km
Buckquoy (settlement)
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Buckquoy
Vineyards · 0.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Palaces · Scottish Islands
Site of the Bishop's Palace
Site of the Bishop's Palace — a palace in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Magnus' Church, Cleatfurrows, Birsay
St Magnus' Church, Cleatfurrows, Birsay — church in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Islands
Earl's Palace
Earl's Palace — castle in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Point of Snusan Volunteers' Gun Battery
Point of Snusan Volunteers' Gun Battery — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Knowe of Buckquoy
The Knowe of Buckquoy — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bridge, Birsay
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
Caravan and Motorhome Club site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Birsay?
- Bridge, Birsay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LX).
- What is Bridge, Birsay?
- Bridge, Birsay — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, Birsay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LX.
- When was Bridge, Birsay built?
- Built or established in 1600.
- Is Bridge, Birsay a listed building?
- Bridge, Birsay is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Birsay free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Birsay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, Birsay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.