Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge of Ardoch
In or near Deanston.
Bridge of Ardoch — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Keith Salvesen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dunblane · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge of Ardoch, the nearest railway station is Dunblane, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for the area is FK16 6EA, which can be used for sat-nav. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge of Ardoch is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB24667). 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 A Date Added 05/10/1971 Local Authority Stirling Planning Authority Stirling Burgh Doune NGR NN 72996 01296 Coordinates 272996, 701296 — Rubble-built single span, steeply humped: inscription on inside of south parapet: BUILT UPON THE PUBLIC EXPENSE OF THE SHIRE AD 1735 — Replacement of bridge blown up by Duke of Argyle 1715. The mid 19th century replacement of this bridge, formerly of three arches has been reconstructed.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge of Ardoch is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1873, -4.0480
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK16 6EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Established
- 1735
- Nearest railway station
- Dunblane — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17572374 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Ardoch?
- Bridge of Ardoch is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK16 6EA).
- What is Bridge of Ardoch?
- Bridge of Ardoch — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Ardoch?
- The nearest railway station is Dunblane, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK16 6EA.
- When was Bridge of Ardoch built?
- Built or established in 1735.
- Is Bridge of Ardoch a listed building?
- Bridge of Ardoch is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Ardoch free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Ardoch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Ardoch?
- The nearest railway station is Dunblane, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK16 6EA.