Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Bridge, Freswick Castle
In or near John o'Groats.
Bridge, Freswick Castle — 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, Freswick Castle is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1800). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 13/04/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Canisbay NGR ND 37777 67120 Coordinates 337777, 967120 — Late 18th century single span rubble bridge leading to Freswick House, with long approach causeway from west. Roughly dressed rubble segmental headed arch ring and cope. Small corbelled mural chamber in thickness of approach causeway with diminutive entrance with chamfered jambs in north side; carved stone Sinclair coat of arms above, possible re-used.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge, Freswick Castle is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Islands. This bridge serves as a notable architectural feature associated with Freswick Castle, contributing to the historical landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5876, -3.0720
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1700
Sources
- wikidata: Q17825213 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Freswick Castle?
- Bridge, Freswick Castle is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4XX).
- What is Bridge, Freswick Castle?
- Bridge, Freswick Castle — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, Freswick Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 4XX.
- When was Bridge, Freswick Castle built?
- Built or established in 1700.
- Is Bridge, Freswick Castle a listed building?
- Bridge, Freswick Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Freswick Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Freswick Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, Freswick Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4XX. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.