Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova
Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova — category C 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
Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB4791). 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 11/06/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 14/11/2006 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Cortachy And Clova National Park Cairngorms NGR NO 32579 72802 Coordinates 332579, 772802 — Dated 1898. Large single segmental arched bridge with splayed wing walls. Random grey rubble parapet with flat bull-faced copes, rusticated red sandstone voussoirs; brick soffit. Long and short red sandstone quoins to wing walls. Red sandstone margined tablet bearing date, 1898, to centre of SE elevation; slightly plainer red sandstone tablet bearing initials, DR to NW elevation. — A fine, late 19th century bridge occupying a prominent and picturesque position on the southern approach to Clova village. The Ordnance Survey maps indicate that this bridge replaced an earlier footbridge, thereby making wheeled access to Clova possible from both the North and South sides of the river.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gallows Knowe Bridge is a bridge located in Clova, within the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, indicating its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8418, -3.1068
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 4RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Established
- 1898
Sources
- wikidata: Q56615380 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova?
- Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 4RA).
- What is Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova?
- Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 4RA.
- When was Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova built?
- Built or established in 1898.
- Is Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova a listed building?
- Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova free to visit?
- Yes, Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gallows Knowe Bridge, Clova?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 4RA. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.