Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge of Dochart
In or near Killin.
Bridge of Dochart — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge of Dochart is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB8275). 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 Supplementary Information Updated 04/05/2006 Local Authority Stirling Planning Authority Stirling Parish Killin National Park Loch Lomond And The Trossachs NGR NN 57136 32505 Coordinates 257136, 732505 — Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Planning Authority The renowned Bridge of Dochart spans the Falls of Dochart in an irregular serpentine fashion. Composed of rubble stone, it is dated 1760 and 1831, although these datestones are now much weathered. Its 4 segmental arches of differing widths and 3 culverts are constructed with the help of the rocks in the Falls. The Falls of Dochart and the Bridge of Dochart and Macnab Burial Ground (see separate listing) along with the Breadalbane Folklore Centre are part of a picturesque group made famous in the early 19th century by artists and writers such as Coleridge and Dorothy Wordsworth. The landscape's beauty, of which the bridge forms a critical part continues to attract tourists. It is of importance as a feat of engineering and a scenic contribution to the landscape at the South of Killin. — The 1831 building work was necessary following flood damage to the principal span. Category changed B to A, 4 May 2006.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge of Dochart is a category A listed bridge located in central Scotland. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural design.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4630, -4.3202
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK21 8XE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Established
- 1760
Sources
- wikidata: Q17574766 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Dochart?
- Bridge of Dochart is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK21 8XE).
- What is Bridge of Dochart?
- Bridge of Dochart — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Dochart?
- Drivers can use postcode FK21 8XE.
- When was Bridge of Dochart built?
- Built or established in 1760.
- Is Bridge of Dochart a listed building?
- Bridge of Dochart is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Dochart free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Dochart is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Dochart?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK21 8XE. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.