Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Old Bridge of Forss
Old Bridge of Forss — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Bridge of Forss, the nearest railway station is Thurso, located 7.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Old Bridge of Forss is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB44721). 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 B Date Added 10/10/1997 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Thurso NGR ND 04113 67501 Coordinates 304113, 967501 — Mid 18th century. Single, high round-arched humpback bridge. Rubble construction with squared voussoirs, banked abutments. No parapet or road surface surviving. — Similar in form to Old Bridge over River Dulnain, in Carrbridge. It was apparently superceded by the later Forss Bridge of Forss downstream.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Bridge of Forss is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Islands. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5849, -3.6509
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830367 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Brimside Tulloch, Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Stemster Hill, Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Bridge of Forss
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
West Mill, Forss
Watermills · 1.3 km
East Mill
Watermills · 1.3 km
East Mill, Forss
Watermills · 1.3 km
Forss House
Hotels · 1.4 km
Cairnmore Hillock
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Skaill
Villages · 1.9 km
Tulloch of Stemster, Broch site
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Tulloch of Lybster, Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
St Mary's Chapel
Chapels · 2.8 km
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Bridge of Forss
Bridge of Forss — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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West Mill, Forss
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East Mill, Forss
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Where to eat & stay near Old Bridge of Forss
Places to stay
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Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
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Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
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Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Murkle Caravan Park
Murkle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bridge of Forss?
- Old Bridge of Forss is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7YE).
- What is Old Bridge of Forss?
- Old Bridge of Forss — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bridge of Forss?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7YE.
- Is Old Bridge of Forss a listed building?
- Old Bridge of Forss is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Bridge of Forss free to visit?
- Yes, Old Bridge of Forss is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Bridge of Forss?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7YE.