Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood
In or near Coalburn.
Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood — 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
- Clyde Valley Station · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan in Birkwood, you can reach it via Clyde Valley Station, which is 6.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ML11 0BT, and entry is free.
About
Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB11727). 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 11/05/1989 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Lesmahagow NGR NS 81341 39473 Coordinates 281341, 639473 — Earlier/mid 19th century. Single segmental arched bridge carrying driveway to Birkwood House over River Nethan. Bull-faced ashlar up to level of string course below parapets, polished ashlar above; splayed approaches, octagonal piers at north look earlier and have gothic detailing.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6343, -3.8864
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 0BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Clyde Valley Station — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852793 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood?
- Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 0BT).
- What is Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood?
- Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood?
- The nearest railway station is Clyde Valley Station, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 0BT.
- Is Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood a listed building?
- Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood free to visit?
- Yes, Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Driveway Bridge Over River Nethan, Birkwood?
- The nearest railway station is Clyde Valley Station, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 0BT.