Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Castlecary
In or near Banknock.
Bridge, Castlecary — category C 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
- Cumbernauld · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge, Castlecary, the nearest railway station is Cumbernauld, located 4.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is G68 0JU.
About
Bridge, Castlecary is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6682). 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 24/08/1995 Local Authority North Lanarkshire Planning Authority North Lanarkshire Parish Cumbernauld NGR NS 78718 78198 Coordinates 278718, 678198 — 18th century. Single-span, depressed arch former roadbridge over Red Burn. Tooled and margined sandstone ashlar, collapsing in places revealing rubble core. Putlock holes at springing point of intrados. No parapet; remains of road substructure at approaches. — The bridge is situated almost immediately under the Castlecary railway viaduct, and is in a dilapidated condition (1994) having long ceased to function as a roadbridge.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge, Castlecary is a category C listed building located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, characteristic of the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9814, -3.9454
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G68 0JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- Nearest railway station
- Cumbernauld — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56616312 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Castlecary?
- Bridge, Castlecary is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G68 0JU).
- What is Bridge, Castlecary?
- Bridge, Castlecary — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, Castlecary?
- The nearest railway station is Cumbernauld, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G68 0JU.
- Is Bridge, Castlecary a listed building?
- Bridge, Castlecary is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Castlecary free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Castlecary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, Castlecary?
- The nearest railway station is Cumbernauld, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G68 0JU.