Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Old Craig Bridge
In or near Glassford.
Old Craig Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Craig Bridge, the nearest railway station is Larkhall, located 9.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ML10 6PB, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Old Craig Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1285). 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 12/01/1971 Local Authority South Lanarkshire Planning Authority South Lanarkshire Parish Avondale NGR NS 71211 43215 Coordinates 271211, 643215 — Late 18th century rubble bridge. 2 segmental arches over Avon Water with central triangular cutwaters.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Craig Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6653, -4.0490
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML10 6PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- Larkhall — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17845044 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Craig Bridge?
- Old Craig Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML10 6PB).
- What is Old Craig Bridge?
- Old Craig Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Craig Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Larkhall, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML10 6PB.
- Is Old Craig Bridge a listed building?
- Old Craig Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Craig Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Old Craig Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Craig Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML10 6PB. It sits within the East Kilbride and Strathaven parliamentary constituency.