Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Bridge of Forss
Bridge of Forss — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bridge of Forss is located in the Scottish Islands, with the nearest railway station being Thurso, which is 7.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is KW14 7XY.
About
Bridge of Forss is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14926). 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 21/05/1974 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Thurso NGR ND 03724 68663 Coordinates 303724, 968663 — Late 18th/early 19th century, 2-span bridge with later widening in south side. Rubble, segmental dressed rubble arch rings with concrete facing to south; rounded cutwaters; dressed rubble parapets. — Forss Mill (est) in Reay Parish. Possibly the "very good bridge" built "a few years ago". (1791) Forss Water forms boundary with Reay Parish.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge of Forss is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Islands. It is noted for its distinctive construction and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5952, -3.6581
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7XY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830071 (CC0)
Other places nearby
East Mill
Watermills · 0.1 km
East Mill, Forss
Watermills · 0.1 km
West Mill, Forss
Watermills · 0.1 km
Forss House
Hotels · 0.2 km
Old Bridge of Forss
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Tulloch of Lybster, Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
St Mary's Chapel
Chapels · 1.6 km
Crosskirk, Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Crosskirk, Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Crosskirk
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Skaill
Villages · 2.0 km
Brimside Tulloch, Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Nearby
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East Mill, Forss
East Mill, Forss — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Islands
West Mill, Forss
West Mill, Forss — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Old Bridge of Forss
Old Bridge of Forss — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Tulloch of Lybster, Broch
Tulloch of Lybster, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bridge of Forss
Places to stay
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Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Murkle Caravan Park
Murkle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Forss?
- Bridge of Forss is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7XY).
- What is Bridge of Forss?
- Bridge of Forss — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Forss?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7XY.
- Is Bridge of Forss a listed building?
- Bridge of Forss is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Forss free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Forss is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Forss?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7XY.