Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Bridge, Drochaid Mhor
Bridge, Drochaid Mhor — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge, Drochaid Mhor is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB489). 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 18/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Durness NGR NC 35987 60461 Coordinates 235987, 960461 — Circa 1830-35. Single span rubble bridge dressed rubble arched ring; dressed rubble cope to parapet with splayed approaches; shallow end butteresses. — Drochaid Mhor -Gaelic, meaning the large bridge. Built by Sutherland Estates after their purchase of Reay Estates in 1829.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge, Drochaid Mhor is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5014, -4.8163
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827504 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Drochaid Mhor?
- Bridge, Drochaid Mhor is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Bridge, Drochaid Mhor?
- Bridge, Drochaid Mhor — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, Drochaid Mhor?
- Its coordinates are 58.5014°, -4.8163°.
- Is Bridge, Drochaid Mhor a listed building?
- Bridge, Drochaid Mhor is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Drochaid Mhor free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Drochaid Mhor is free to enter.