Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal
In or near Bowling.
Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal — 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
- Bowling · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Drawbridge at Bowling Basin on the Forth and Clyde Canal, the nearest railway station is Bowling, located 0.8 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is G60 5AF.
About
Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14410). 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 13/08/1973 Local Authority West Dunbartonshire Planning Authority West Dunbartonshire Parish Old Kilpatrick NGR NS 45137 73556 Coordinates 245137, 673556 — Two bascule bridges of timber construction, iron wheel and cog mechanism, the last to remain along the Forth and Clyde Canal.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Drawbridge at Bowling Basin is a bridge located on the Forth and Clyde Canal in central Scotland, postcode G60. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9301, -4.4804
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G60 5AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bowling — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17849283 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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Bowling Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.4 km
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Donald's Quay Light
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Exciseman's House, Littlemill Whiskey Distillery, Dumbarton Road, Bowling
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Erskine House
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Mar Hall Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal?
- Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G60 5AF).
- What is Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal?
- Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Bowling, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G60 5AF.
- Is Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal a listed building?
- Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drawbridge, Bowling Basin, Forth and Clyde Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Bowling, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G60 5AF.