Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Old Bridge of Livet
In or near Ballindalloch.
Old Bridge of Livet — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Bridge of Livet is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB8486). 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 09/11/1987 Local Authority Moray Planning Authority Moray Parish Inveravon National Park Cairngorms NGR NJ 19705 30101 Coordinates 319705, 830101 — Probably early 18th century. 2 independant hump-back arches, each span springing from and divided by natural rocky outcrop in river. 1 high semi-circular rubble arch ring with turfed surface; similar secondary segmental arch. Approximate spans; large arch; 25'-30' smaller arch 15' — Said to have been built either by Duke of Gordon or Marquis of Huntly. Damaged in 1829 floods, when the third arch was demolished. Bridge surface re-turfed, area cleared and picnic site established close by in 1985.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Bridge of Livet is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural style, contributing to the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3543, -3.3361
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB37 9BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Sources
- wikidata: Q17826820 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bridge of Livet?
- Old Bridge of Livet is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB37 9BT).
- What is Old Bridge of Livet?
- Old Bridge of Livet — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bridge of Livet?
- Drivers can use postcode AB37 9BT.
- Is Old Bridge of Livet a listed building?
- Old Bridge of Livet is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Bridge of Livet free to visit?
- Yes, Old Bridge of Livet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Bridge of Livet?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB37 9BT. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.