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Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis
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Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis — category B 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
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB18826). 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 01/02/1993 Local Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Planning Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Parish Stornoway NGR NB 42107 33229 Coordinates 142107, 933229 — Driveway bridge, like to be by Charles Wilson as part of the work done at Lews Castle for Sir James Matheson, who acquired the estate in 1844; though (much less probably) it may be earlier, and built for the Seaforth MacKenzies. Ambitious-scale, large single segmental arch, rubble wih rock-faced ashlar voussoirs and abutment buttresses. Band course on upper part of stonework defines parapets, these topped by spiked wrought-iron railings.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Lews Castle is a historic gothic-revival style castle located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Visitors can explore its public rooms and enjoy the surrounding grounds, which feature woodland, parkland, and gardens. The castle also houses a museum and archive that showcases the stories of the Islands and Islanders.
Place summary
Driveway Bridge is located at Lews Castle in Stornoway, Lewis, within the Scottish Highlands. This category B listed building serves as an access point to the castle grounds, reflecting the historical significance of the estate.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2121, -6.3925
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 0XS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Phone
- + 44 (0)1625 416 430
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.lews-castle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17853935 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis?
- Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 0XS).
- What is Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis?
- Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 0XS.
- Is Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis a listed building?
- Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis free to visit?
- Yes, Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Driveway Bridge, Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 0XS. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.