Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Lower Foyers Bridge
In or near Foyers.
Lower Foyers 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
Lower Foyers Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1881). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Boleskine And Abertarff NGR NH 49500 20798 Coordinates 249500, 820798 — Dated 1862. George McKay, Engineer. High single span tooled rubble bridge crossing Lower Foyers gorge. Tooled ashlar segmental arch ring, pulvinated string course and parapet cope. Parapet fitted with modern safety fence. Datestone with crest in centre of north face above arch. Approximate span; 70'. — Datestone initialled AMW, CFW, EFW for Fountaine Walker owners of Foyers House (now demolished) by 1862. Also inscribed with crest, motto "Clarior e Tenebris" and "George McKay, Engineer. John Hendrie, Contractor".
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lower Foyers Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2530, -4.4963
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 6XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17815707 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Foyers Bridge?
- Lower Foyers Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 6XW).
- What is Lower Foyers Bridge?
- Lower Foyers Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lower Foyers Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode IV2 6XW.
- Is Lower Foyers Bridge a listed building?
- Lower Foyers Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Lower Foyers Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lower Foyers Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lower Foyers Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 6XW. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.