Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis
Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis — 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, Shawbost, Lewis is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6606). 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 31/03/1993 Local Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Planning Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Parish Barvas NGR NB 25779 46607 Coordinates 125779, 946607 — Late 19th century roadbridge, single segmental arch over stream. Built of squared rubble blocks, shallow-battered abutments. Low parapet with coping slabs, wing walls - also rubble, concrete coping - added in 20th century.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge at Shawbost, located in the Scottish Highlands, is a category C listed building. It serves as a notable example of local engineering and contributes to the character of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 58.3220, -6.6852
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q56616288 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Eilean Fraoich Camp Site
Campsites · 0.3 km
Shawbost Free Church, North Shawbost, Lewis
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Loch Shawbost
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Shawbost
Museums · 1.4 km
Beinn na Cloich
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Beinn na Cloich
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Lewis, Rudha na Berie, Dun a' Bheirgh
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Dalbeg
Villages · 2.7 km
Dùn Loch an Dùna
Archaeological sites · 2.9 km
Dùn Loch an Dùna
Archaeological sites · 2.9 km
Tràigh Dhail Bheag
Beaches · 3.1 km
Nearby
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Eilean Fraoich Camp Site
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Shawbost Free Church, North Shawbost, Lewis
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Clapper Bridge, North Shawbost, Lewis
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Loch Shawbost
Loch Shawbost — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Beinn na Cloich
Beinn na Cloich — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 162 m.
Where to eat & stay near Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis
Places to stay
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Bothag Bhuirgh Camping and Pods
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Borve Country House Hotel
Borve Country House Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Tràigh na Beirigh
Tràigh na Beirigh — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Laxdale Holiday Park (overflow) Camping Field
Laxdale Holiday Park (overflow) Camping Field — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Laxdale Holiday Park
Laxdale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
Neptune's Bar, 11 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Lewis
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis?
- Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9BQ).
- What is Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis?
- Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 9BQ.
- Is Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis a listed building?
- Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, Shawbost, Lewis?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9BQ. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.