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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands

Bridge of Ardlethen

In or near Pitmedden.

Free admission

Bridge of Ardlethen — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Dwelling House Near the River Ythan - geograph.org.uk - 477921

Ian Watson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bridge of Ardlethen is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB13713). 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 11/09/1984 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Ellon NGR NJ 92488 30831 Coordinates 392488, 830831 — Dated 1893. 3 segmental arches with plain pilaster strips at cutwaters. Rough red granite ashlar, courses slope with roadway, dressed voussoirs and cutwaters.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Bridge of Ardlethen is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural interest.

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Coordinates
57.3679, -2.1265
Postcode
AB41 8JE
Parliamentary constituency
Gordon and Buchan

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge of Ardlethen?
Bridge of Ardlethen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB41 8JE).
What is Bridge of Ardlethen?
Bridge of Ardlethen — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge of Ardlethen?
Drivers can use postcode AB41 8JE.
Is Bridge of Ardlethen a listed building?
Bridge of Ardlethen is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is Bridge of Ardlethen free to visit?
Yes, Bridge of Ardlethen is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge of Ardlethen?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AB41 8JE. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.