Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Mound Bridge
In or near Golspie.
Mound Bridge — category A 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
- Golspie · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mound Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Golspie, located 5.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is IV25 3JF.
About
Mound Bridge is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7022). 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 A Date Added 18/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Golspie NGR NH 77549 98219 Coordinates 277549, 898219 — Thomas Telford, 1815-18 alterations, Joseph Mitchell, 1837. 6-arched rubble bridge; dressed rubble arch rings and parapet; triangular cutwaters on north side. Each arch fitted with flood-gates and hoisting gear. Small winch house flanks each side of bridge. Keeper's cottage; Single storey, wide 3-bay cottage with advanced and gabled centre bay. Entrance in south re-entrant angle masked by porch. All harled with tooled ashlar margins. Hoodmoulded tripartite in centre gable; similar bipartites in outer bays. Some small pane glazing survives; paired ridge stacks; slate roof with projecting joisted eaves. — Strathfleet closed by 1000 yard long eastern mound, connected to north bank by bridge. Flood-gates hold back water as tide rises, and allow fresh water to escape as tide recedes. Flood-gates now operated by engine. Considerable cost of $12,500 shared by County of Sutherland, Lord Gower ($8,000, Sutherland Estates) and Parliamentary Commissioners. 400 acres, previously covered with water at high tide, drained. Originally 4 arch bridge; 2 further arches added by Joseph Mitchell, 1837.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mound Bridge is a category A listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.9564, -4.0709
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV25 3JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1816
- Nearest railway station
- Golspie — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570813 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mound Bridge?
- Mound Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV25 3JF).
- What is Mound Bridge?
- Mound Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mound Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV25 3JF.
- When was Mound Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1816.
- Is Mound Bridge a listed building?
- Mound Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Mound Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Mound Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mound Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV25 3JF.