Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Jaw Bridge, Union Canal
In or near Ratho.
Jaw Bridge, Union Canal — 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
- Curriehill · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Jaw Bridge on the Union Canal, you can take the train to Curriehill station, which is 2.4 km away. The postcode for the bridge is EH28 8NT. Entry is free.
About
Jaw Bridge, Union Canal is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27810). 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 08/03/1994 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 16216 70149 Coordinates 316216, 670149 — Hugh Baird, engineer. Circa 1820. Segmental-arch, single span bridge. Coursed, squared rubble with stugged sandstone voussoirs; exposed keystone with '13' inscribed. Ashlar string course; plain railings over bridge proper, coped parapet wall over banks. — The Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal was built 1818-22 and was designed by Hugh Baird, engineer. Scheduled Monument.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Jaw Bridge is a bridge located over the Union Canal in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9171, -3.3421
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH28 8NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17813062 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jaw Bridge, Union Canal?
- Jaw Bridge, Union Canal is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH28 8NT).
- What is Jaw Bridge, Union Canal?
- Jaw Bridge, Union Canal — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jaw Bridge, Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH28 8NT.
- Is Jaw Bridge, Union Canal a listed building?
- Jaw Bridge, Union Canal is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Jaw Bridge, Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Jaw Bridge, Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jaw Bridge, Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH28 8NT.