Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Deer, Old Deer
In or near Stuartfield.
Bridge of Deer, Old Deer — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge of Deer, Old Deer is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16087). 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 B Date Added 16/04/1971 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Old Deer NGR NJ 97881 47746 Coordinates 397881, 847746 — Probably c. 1800 (1727 keystone appears to be from earlier bridge) doubled in width on W. side late 19th century. 2 semi-circular river arches, small flood arch, rough ashlar with bull-faced voussoirs and cutwater on W. side; stepped parapet, lampholder and hooks perhaps relict of tollbar at S. approach.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge of Deer is a bridge located in Old Deer, within the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, indicating its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5199, -2.0370
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB42 5LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikidata: Q17776681 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Deer, Old Deer?
- Bridge of Deer, Old Deer is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB42 5LJ).
- What is Bridge of Deer, Old Deer?
- Bridge of Deer, Old Deer — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Deer, Old Deer?
- Drivers can use postcode AB42 5LJ.
- Is Bridge of Deer, Old Deer a listed building?
- Bridge of Deer, Old Deer is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Deer, Old Deer free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Deer, Old Deer is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Deer, Old Deer?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB42 5LJ. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.