Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Bridge of Westfield
In or near Halkirk.
Bridge of Westfield — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Phil Williams — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge of Westfield, the nearest railway station is Thurso, located 6.8 km away. The postcode for the area is KW14 7QP, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates (latitude 58.5555, longitude -3.6247). Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge of Westfield is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7795). 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 28/11/1984 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Halkirk NGR ND 05557 64194 Coordinates 305557, 964194 — Early 19th century, high 2-arch rubble bridge, the arches of differing sizes; dressed rubble arch rings, the wider and higher spanning Forss Water, the second spanning field as flood arch; triangular cutwater-buttresses; low dressed rubble parapets; drainage vents above centre each arch. Approx. span - 60'.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge of Westfield is a bridge located in the Scottish Islands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5555, -3.6247
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17829589 (CC0)
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Where to eat & stay near Bridge of Westfield
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Westfield?
- Bridge of Westfield is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7QP).
- What is Bridge of Westfield?
- Bridge of Westfield — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge of Westfield?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7QP.
- Is Bridge of Westfield a listed building?
- Bridge of Westfield is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge of Westfield free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Westfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Westfield?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7QP.