Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Findhorn
In or near Kinloss.
Bridge of Findhorn — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Forres · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge of Findhorn, the nearest railway station is Forres, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IV36 2TA, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge of Findhorn is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2273). 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 09/11/1987 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Parish Dyke And Moy NGR NJ 01183 58108 Coordinates 301183, 858108 — Blythe and Blythe, Engineers, 1938. Single span steel bridge. 3 segmental parallel cast-iron rings linked by latticed struts support concrete deck with cast-iron parapets. Ribbed concrete abutments flanked by giant pilaster buttresses terminating as concrete parapet with square end pier. Approximate span; 300'. — River Findhorn forms boundary between Dyke and Moy and Forres Parishes. Plaques on parapet record date and engineers. Bridge replaced that of 1830-2 which in turn replaced that of 1799-1800 destroyed in the Aug 1829 floods. Moss covered inscribed stone plaques commemorating construction of earlier bridges survive in undergrowth on W bank.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge of Findhorn is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6021, -3.6552
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 2TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Forres — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830483 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Findhorn?
- Bridge of Findhorn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 2TA).
- What is Bridge of Findhorn?
- Bridge of Findhorn — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Findhorn?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV36 2TA.
- Is Bridge of Findhorn a listed building?
- Bridge of Findhorn is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Findhorn free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Findhorn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Findhorn?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 2TA.