Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
King James Bridge
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King James 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
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit King James Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Fearn, located 6.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is IV18 0NL.
About
King James Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7870). 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 Kilmuir Easter NGR NH 76089 75370 Coordinates 276089, 875370 — 18th century high arched single span rubble bridge with long causeway approaches; late 18th century spearhead railings to centre portion with later 19th century bullfaced masonry approach parapets with ashlar copes. Chamfered ashlar dressing to single arch ring. Causeway buttresses.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
King James Bridge is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, serving as a functional crossing in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7509, -4.0837
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV18 0NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1700
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826420 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King James Bridge?
- King James Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV18 0NL).
- What is King James Bridge?
- King James Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King James Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV18 0NL.
- When was King James Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1700.
- Is King James Bridge a listed building?
- King James Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is King James Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, King James Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to King James Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV18 0NL.