Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Fassfern Bridge
Fassfern Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Locheilside · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Fassfern Bridge is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Locheilside, approximately 2.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PH33 7NP.
About
Fassfern Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7070). 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 C Date Added 23/06/1980 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Kilmallie NGR NN 02122 78952 Coordinates 202122, 778952 — Probably Thomas Telford, 1803-4, single span, slightly humped back rubble bridge; dressed rubble arch ring and low parapet with widely splayed approach at west. — Locheil-Loch na Gaul (nearly name for Arisaig) road commenced local landowners by 1803, and then completed by Commissioners for Highland Roads and Bridges, 1804-5. Main road now realigned; bridge and old road still in use.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fassfern Bridge is a category C listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. This bridge is notable for its historical significance within the region, reflecting the architectural styles of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8597, -5.2474
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 7NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Locheilside — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56616541 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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Duisky
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Locheilside railway station
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Kinlocheil
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Gleann Suileag
Gorges · 2.9 km
Duisky
Villages · 2.9 km
Blaich
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Loch Eil Outward Bound railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.3 km
Garvan
Villages · 3.4 km
Blaich Church Of Scotland
Historic churches · 3.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fassfern Bridge?
- Fassfern Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 7NP).
- What is Fassfern Bridge?
- Fassfern Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fassfern Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Locheilside, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 7NP.
- Is Fassfern Bridge a listed building?
- Fassfern Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Fassfern Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Fassfern Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fassfern Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Locheilside, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 7NP.