Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge
Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7212). 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 25/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Glenshiel NGR NG 99029 13205 Coordinates 199029, 813205 — Thomas Telford, circa 1815. Wide single span stone arched bridge; coursed rubble, dressed stone arched ring; buttressed abutments. Long curved approach to north; dressed stone parapet. — Parliamentary road from Glenmoriston to Shiel Bridge built in 1815. Bridge now by-passed by new alignment of A87 road.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1655, -5.3254
- Established
- 1815
Sources
- wikidata: Q17829101 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge?
- Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge?
- Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge?
- Its coordinates are 57.1655°, -5.3254°.
- When was Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1815.
- Is Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge a listed building?
- Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Drochaid Beul-ath Cheapain Bridge is free to enter.