Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge, Polla
Bridge, Polla — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge, Polla is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB492). 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 23/07/1987 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Durness NGR NC 39048 54728 Coordinates 239048, 954728 — Circa 1830; 2-span rubble bridge; tooled rubble segmental arch rings; centre triangular cutwaters and cope to parapet. Approx. span of each arch - 18' — Probably constructed as part of the development of the north coast road from Durness to Tonque by the Marquis of Stafford and Countess of Sutherland in 1830.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge, Polla is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, indicating its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4511, -4.7598
- Established
- 1830
Sources
- wikidata: Q56606432 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Polla?
- Bridge, Polla is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Bridge, Polla?
- Bridge, Polla — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, Polla?
- Its coordinates are 58.4511°, -4.7598°.
- When was Bridge, Polla built?
- Built or established in 1830.
- Is Bridge, Polla a listed building?
- Bridge, Polla is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Polla free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Polla is free to enter.