Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh
In or near Juniper Green.
Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh — category B 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
- Edinburgh Park · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Calder Road Bridge on the Union Canal in Edinburgh, the nearest railway station is Edinburgh Park, located 0.8 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is EH11 4GA.
About
Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB30039). 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 29/04/1977 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 18728 70493 Coordinates 318728, 670493 — Hugh Baird 1818-22. Single segmental skew arch with numbered keyblocks. Coursed rubble. Wider than other bridges at 30' over the parapets. (no 8 bridge).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Calder Road Bridge is a bridge located on the Union Canal in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9206, -3.3020
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH11 4GA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Park — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17810867 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh?
- Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH11 4GA).
- What is Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh?
- Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH11 4GA.
- Is Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh a listed building?
- Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Calder Road Bridge, Union Canal, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH11 4GA.