Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Cantray Bridge
In or near Ardersier.
Cantray Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cantray Bridge is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Inverness Airport, which is 4.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and the postcode for navigation is IV2 5PP.
About
Cantray Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1835). 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 26/01/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Croy And Dalcross NGR NH 80006 48061 Coordinates 280006, 848061 — Dated 1774. 2-arched rubble bridge with small, third, flood arch spanning north shore. Tooled ashlar arch rings. Flood arch repaired with iron stays and with modern corrugated lining; stumpy triangular cutwaters. Tooled ashlar parapet with splayed approaches and some modern repairs. Plaque and re-used panel in centre spandrel west side. — North side of bridge in Inverness District. Plaque inscribed "This bridge was built by David Davidson Esq. of Cantray in the year 1774". This is inserted above re-used crested panel with initials DD and date 1641, said to be from earlier bridge. "He (David Davidson of Cantray) has built at his own expense, an excellent bridge on the river, a little below his house, which is a public benefit". (OSA)
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cantray Bridge is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5068, -4.0043
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 5PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Established
- 1774
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826704 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cantray Bridge?
- Cantray Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 5PP).
- What is Cantray Bridge?
- Cantray Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cantray Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV2 5PP.
- When was Cantray Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1774.
- Is Cantray Bridge a listed building?
- Cantray Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Cantray Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Cantray Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cantray Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 5PP.