Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge of Awe
In or near Taynuilt.
Bridge of Awe — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge of Awe is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12179). 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
The Bridge of Awe, designed by Sir Frank Mears and constructed between 1938 and 1939, features a rubble structure with segmental arches. Its architectural significance is highlighted by its design and construction during this period, reflecting the engineering practices of the time.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge of Awe is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. This structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4200, -5.1943
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA35 1HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1939
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4966413 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Awe?
- Bridge of Awe is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA35 1HT).
- What is Bridge of Awe?
- Bridge of Awe — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Awe?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA35 1HT.
- When was Bridge of Awe built?
- Built or established in 1939.
- Is Bridge of Awe a listed building?
- Bridge of Awe is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Awe free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Awe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Awe?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA35 1HT.