Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal
In or near Winchburgh.
Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal — 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
- Linlithgow · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge No. 39 on the Union Canal, the nearest railway station is Linlithgow, located 4.9 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is EH49 6RQ.
About
Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6430). 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 25/06/1980 Local Authority West Lothian Planning Authority West Lothian Parish Abercorn NGR NT 05400 76839 Coordinates 305400, 676839 — Circa 1820. Hugh Baird, engineer. Single segmental arch. Stugged ashlar, slab copings. Numbered on keystones. — The Union Canal is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, SAM No. 4170, Scheduled on 15 December 2003.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge No. 39 is a bridge located on the Union Canal in Philpstoun, central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9752, -3.5174
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH49 6RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Established
- 1820
- Nearest railway station
- Linlithgow — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56616219 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal?
- Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH49 6RQ).
- What is Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal?
- Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH49 6RQ.
- When was Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal built?
- Built or established in 1820.
- Is Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal a listed building?
- Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH49 6RQ.