Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Haughhead Bridge
In or near Gartcosh.
Haughhead Bridge — 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
- Uddingston · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Haughhead Bridge is located in North Lanarkshire, postcode G71 7TR. The nearest railway station is Uddingston, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Haughhead Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB45092). 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 30/03/1998 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Bothwell NGR NS 68496 61566 Coordinates 268496, 661566 — 1840 with later repairs to parapet. 4 segmental red sandstone ashlar arches (some re-pointing to piers) with ashlar voussoirs, soffits and abutments; string course below plain ashlar coped parapet; band course to shallow, chamfered triangular-plan cutwaters; raised vertical rectangular panels above cutwaters, dividing arches, continued to parapet. Low curved and coped red sandstone ashlar approach walls. No pedestrian walkways. — Haughhead Bridge takes Blantyre Farm Road over the river Clyde and connects Uddingston with Blantyre Parish. Originally called the Red Brig due to the rich red sandstone from which it was constructed, it provided a better crossing than the hazardous ford previously at this site. Nearby, on the east bank, lies a small tollhouse, contemporary with the bridge (see separate list description).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Haughhead Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, indicating its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8294, -4.1010
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G71 7TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coatbridge and Bellshill
- Established
- 1840
- Nearest railway station
- Uddingston — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17846168 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Haughhead Bridge?
- Haughhead Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G71 7TR).
- What is Haughhead Bridge?
- Haughhead Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Haughhead Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Uddingston, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G71 7TR.
- When was Haughhead Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1840.
- Is Haughhead Bridge a listed building?
- Haughhead Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Haughhead Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Haughhead Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Haughhead Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Uddingston, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G71 7TR.