Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Dave Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Clyde Valley Station · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Milton Bridge in Lesmahagow, the nearest railway station is Clyde Valley Station, located 5.7 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is ML11 0DT.
About
Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7702). 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 11/05/1989 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Lesmahagow NGR NS 81447 40609 Coordinates 281447, 640609 — Built 1938, early example of a large-scale cantilevered steel road bridge; huge main span, lesser flanking arches, all shallow segmental-arched. Red (Dumfriesshire) ashlar piers and abutments.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Milton Bridge is a category B listed building located in Lesmahagow, central Scotland. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that reflect the era in which it was constructed.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6445, -3.8853
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 0DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Clyde Valley Station — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852758 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow?
- Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 0DT).
- What is Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow?
- Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow?
- The nearest railway station is Clyde Valley Station, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 0DT.
- Is Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow a listed building?
- Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow free to visit?
- Yes, Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Milton Bridge, Lesmahagow?
- The nearest railway station is Clyde Valley Station, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 0DT.