Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Inverlael Old Bridge
In or near Ullapool.
Inverlael Old 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
Inverlael Old Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7763). 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 Lochbroom NGR NH 18181 85455 Coordinates 218181, 885455 — Circa 1790. Single span bridge with pronounced hump, and long parapetted approach. Rubble, dressed rubble segmental arch ring and parapet cope. — An "excellent road", begun in 1792 and nearly finished by 1794, built by government from Dingwall to Ullapool at cost of $4,500. (Much deteriorated by 1835) Inverlael Bridge now bi-passed by re-aligned A835 road; before this the approaches had been flattened.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Inverlael Old Bridge is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8216, -5.0630
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV23 2RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1790
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827776 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Inverlael Old Bridge?
- Inverlael Old Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV23 2RG).
- What is Inverlael Old Bridge?
- Inverlael Old Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Inverlael Old Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode IV23 2RG.
- When was Inverlael Old Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1790.
- Is Inverlael Old Bridge a listed building?
- Inverlael Old Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Inverlael Old Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Inverlael Old Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Inverlael Old Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV23 2RG. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.