Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Lambhill Bridge
In or near Glasgow.
Lambhill Bridge — category C 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
- Possilpark and Parkhouse · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Lambhill Bridge is located in Glasgow City, with the nearest railway station being Possilpark and Parkhouse, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for the bridge is G22 6RD, and entry is free.
About
Lambhill Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB33740). 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 06/04/1992 Local Authority Glasgow Planning Authority Glasgow Burgh Glasgow NGR NS 58412 69409 Coordinates 258412, 669409 — T Somers, engineer, built 1930. Carrying A879 over Forth and Clyde Canal Single-leaf bascule bridge with steel-plate girder lifting span. Footpaths cantilevered from main girders with light steel railways. Abutments massive concrete with concrete parapets on S side, pylons with flat pyramidal tops making ends of swing span. On N canal towpath carried under bridge, with concrete wing walls parallel to canal. — Replaced earlier wooden 2-leaf bascule bridge. Closed to canal traffic since 31 December 1962; control cabin, road gates and surface gear removed. There were 3 others of similar design, at Temple, near Torrance and at Blairdardie, the last of which has been demolished.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lambhill Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8969, -4.2659
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G22 6RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North
- Nearest railway station
- Possilpark and Parkhouse — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56634461 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lambhill Bridge?
- Lambhill Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G22 6RD).
- What is Lambhill Bridge?
- Lambhill Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lambhill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Possilpark and Parkhouse, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G22 6RD.
- Is Lambhill Bridge a listed building?
- Lambhill Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Lambhill Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lambhill Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lambhill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Possilpark and Parkhouse, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G22 6RD.