Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan
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Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge over the Black Devon in Clackmannan, the nearest railway station is Alloa, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is FK10 4RA.
About
Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB49852). 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 C Date Added 07/05/2004 Local Authority Clackmannanshire Planning Authority Clackmannanshire Parish Clackmannan NGR NS 91366 92345 Coordinates 291366, 692345 — 1878, Single span bridge of wrought iron transverse and longitudinal girders. Square-profile cast iron baluster panels with diamond pattern to top and bottom. Moulded octagonal cast iron pillars at terminals. Squat, square sandstone terminals with chamfered capstones (missing on SW corner) and cart stones. Abutments of rock-faced sandstone ashlar and wing walls of squared rubble with semicircular capstones. — This bridge is all that remains of Paton and Baldwin's mill in Clackmannan and is thus an important survival. Recent photos show a plaque attached to the bridge (since removed) which gave the manufacturers and date as P and W MacLellan, Clutha Ironworks, Glasgow 1878. The MacLellans were well-known bridge builders
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge over the Black Devon is a bridge located in Clackmannan, central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, indicating its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1115, -3.7485
- District
- Clackmannanshire
- Postcode
- FK10 4RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q77780614 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan?
- Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK10 4RA).
- What is Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan?
- Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK10 4RA.
- Is Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan a listed building?
- Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge over the Black Devon, Clackmannan?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK10 4RA.