Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Old Bridge, Contin
In or near Strathpeffer.
Old Bridge, Contin — 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
- Garve · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Bridge in Contin, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Garve, which is 7.5 km away. The postcode for the area is IV14 9EF. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Old Bridge, Contin is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1789). 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 25/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Contin NGR NH 45403 56672 Coordinates 245403, 856672 — Thomas Telford, 1812/3 High arched bridge, rubble; 3 wide segmental headed arch rings decreasing slightly in height and span from east to west; triangular cutwaters carried up to parapet height as shallow pilasters. Shallow end buttresses; dressed rubble parapet. — Carries A832 road. First Parliamentary bridge destroyed by flood in 1811 replanned and rebuilt in 1812 by the Parliamentary Commissionery at Telford's insistence.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Bridge, Contin, is a bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category A listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5736, -4.5867
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV14 9EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Garve — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56448285 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bridge, Contin?
- Old Bridge, Contin is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV14 9EF).
- What is Old Bridge, Contin?
- Old Bridge, Contin — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bridge, Contin?
- The nearest railway station is Garve, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV14 9EF.
- Is Old Bridge, Contin a listed building?
- Old Bridge, Contin is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Old Bridge, Contin free to visit?
- Yes, Old Bridge, Contin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Bridge, Contin?
- The nearest railway station is Garve, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV14 9EF.