Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street
In or near Glasgow.
Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street — 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
- Kelvinbridge · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Eldon Street Bridge is located in central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Kelvinbridge, just 0.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB32188). 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 20/05/1986 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 57353 66692 Coordinates 257353, 666692 — Forman and McCall, engineers; opened June 1895. Cast-iron road bridge spanning River Kelvin with a single segmental arch. Adjoining E. abutment, a lintelled underpass formerly to serve railway, now footpath. Bridge with polished red ashlar piers and abutments. 6 cast-iron ribs to arch; outermost with traceried spandrels and City of Glasgow arms. Parapet of cast-iron tracery rest on cast-iron brackets linking terminal polished ashlar piers. To E. a polished red ashlar approach/boundary wall with intermediate coped piers borders Kelvingrove Park. Underpass with bull-faced ashlar walls supporting shallow brick tunnel vaults between concrete girders. Section to S. of different construction with cast-iron girders; there is no break in parapet wall masonry.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eldon Street Bridge is a bridge located on Eldon Street in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural significance and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8722, -4.2814
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G12 8SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Nearest railway station
- Kelvinbridge — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17811217 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street?
- Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G12 8SY).
- What is Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street?
- Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinbridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G12 8SY.
- Is Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street a listed building?
- Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street free to visit?
- Yes, Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eldon Street Bridge, Eldon Street?
- The nearest railway station is Kelvinbridge, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G12 8SY.