Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Moore's Bridge
In or near Cardross.
Moore's Bridge — category C 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
- Cardross · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Moore's Bridge is located in the Scottish Highlands, Argyll and Bute, with the postcode G82 5LB. The nearest railway station is Cardross, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Moore's Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1155). 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 08/09/1980 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Cardross NGR NS 34828 77359 Coordinates 234828, 677359 — 1688 datestone but late 19th century reconstruction. Rubble parapet with ashlar slab coping, clairvoyee at centre, rising to terminal piers; armorial plaque and datestone 1688 in pier to right; inscription in pier to left, "Not we but God Jean Watson"; decorative cast-iron railings at centre. — The bridge carries the road over the Kilmahew Burn. The original bridge dates from 1688 and the benefactress was Jean Watson, a native of Cardross, who married a Leith merchant called Moore. Fragments of this early bridge are incorporated into the present late 19th century bridge, widened when the new road was constructed.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moore's Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance. The bridge serves as a notable structure within the region's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9608, -4.6475
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G82 5LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Cardross — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56606712 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moore's Bridge?
- Moore's Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 5LB).
- What is Moore's Bridge?
- Moore's Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moore's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cardross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G82 5LB.
- Is Moore's Bridge a listed building?
- Moore's Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Moore's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Moore's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moore's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Cardross, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 5LB.