Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Old Avon Bridge
In or near Glassford.
Old Avon Bridge — category A 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
- Chatelherault · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Avon Bridge is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12518). 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
The Old Avon Bridge features three arches and dates back to the 17th century, showcasing the architectural style of that period. Its historical significance lies in its representation of early bridge construction in Scotland.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Avon Bridge is a category A listed building located in central Scotland. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7684, -4.0207
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML3 7DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Chatelherault — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17567702 (CC0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Avon Bridge?
- Old Avon Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML3 7DW).
- What is Old Avon Bridge?
- Old Avon Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Avon Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chatelherault, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML3 7DW.
- Is Old Avon Bridge a listed building?
- Old Avon Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Old Avon Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Old Avon Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Avon Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Chatelherault, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML3 7DW.