Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Old Balmacron Bridge
In or near Meigle.
Old Balmacron Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Balmacron Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19873). 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 Group Category Details 100000020 Date Added 05/10/1971 Local Authority Perth And Kinross Planning Authority Perth And Kinross Parish Meigle NGR NO 28475 44544 Coordinates 328475, 744544 — Single segmental arch - rubble. Re-categorised as C(S) from B for Group (2006). The listing relates specifically to the group interest of the subject. It applies, as always, to interior as well as exterior, as appropriate to building type.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum showcases a significant collection of 26 carved stones from the Pictish era, dating from the late 700s to late 900s. Visitors can learn about Pictish society through these remarkable sculptures, including the oldest stone, the 8th-century cross-slab Meigle 1, and various ornate grave-markers.
Place summary
Old Balmacron Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5873, -3.1662
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH12 8AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q56624707 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Balmacron Bridge?
- Old Balmacron Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH12 8AE).
- What is Old Balmacron Bridge?
- Old Balmacron Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Balmacron Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode PH12 8AE.
- Is Old Balmacron Bridge a listed building?
- Old Balmacron Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Old Balmacron Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Old Balmacron Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Balmacron Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH12 8AE. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.