Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Old Nevis Bridge
Old Nevis Bridge — category B 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
- Fort William · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Nevis Bridge, the nearest railway station is Fort William, located 0.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for navigation is PH33 6PF.
About
Old Nevis Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB31791). 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 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Fort William NGR NN 11410 74280 Coordinates 211410, 774280 — Earlier 19th century, single span rubble bridge, single dressed rubble arch ring, re-inforced either side by square, stepped buttresses, squared tooled ashlar parapet; tarmac road way closed by bollards. Span; approx. 60'. — Now by-passed for vehicular traffic. River Nevis defines boundary with Kilmonivaig Parish.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Nevis Bridge is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. This historic bridge exemplifies the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8216, -5.0918
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 6PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828161 (CC0)
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Stadiums · 0.3 km
Inverlochy
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Nevis Radio
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Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William
Forts · 0.6 km
Fort William Backpackers
Hostels · 0.6 km
Ewen MacLachlan Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Nevis Bridge?
- Old Nevis Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6PF).
- What is Old Nevis Bridge?
- Old Nevis Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Nevis Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6PF.
- Is Old Nevis Bridge a listed building?
- Old Nevis Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Nevis Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Old Nevis Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Nevis Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6PF.