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Connel Bridge

Connel Bridge in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h

About

Connel Bridge is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Connel Bridge is a cantilever bridge that spans Loch Etive at Connel in Scotland. The bridge takes the A828 road across the narrowest part of the loch, at the Falls of Lora. It is a category B listed structure.

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From the Wikipedia article

Connel Bridge is a cantilever bridge that spans Loch Etive at Connel in Scotland. The bridge takes the A828 road across the narrowest part of the loch, at the Falls of Lora. It is a category B listed structure.

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Background

History

The bridge was built by Arrol's Bridge and Roof Company to carry the Ballachulish branch line of the Callander and Oban Railway, which opened on 20 August 1903. When complete it had a longer span than any other railway bridge in Britain except the Forth Bridge, built by a different firm. The Connel Bridge was constructed by a firm called Arrol, of the Germiston Iron Works, Glasgow It was engineered by John Wolfe Barry. and single rail car in 1909]] Originally, the bridge carried just the railway (a single track). In 1909, however, an additional train service started running between Connel Ferry station and on which road vehicles could be transported over the bridge. A single car was carried…

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Coordinates
56.4562, -5.3915
Established
1903

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Connel Bridge?
Connel Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
When was Connel Bridge built?
Built or established in 1903.
Who owns Connel Bridge?
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Is Connel Bridge a listed building?
Connel Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.