Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Ousdale Bridge
Ousdale Bridge — category C 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
- Helmsdale · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ousdale Bridge is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Helmsdale, approximately 6.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Ousdale Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB8001). 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 C Date Added 28/11/1984 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Latheron NGR ND 06576 20344 Coordinates 306576, 920344 — Thomas Telford, c.1815. High single span rubble bridge; dressed rubble arch ring flanked on both faces by buttresses; low dressed parapet; splayed approaches. Approximate span, 21'.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ousdale Bridge is a category C listed bridge located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as a notable example of regional infrastructure, contributing to the area's transportation network.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1621, -3.5894
- Established
- 1815
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56616992 (CC0)
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Green Table
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ousdale Bridge?
- Ousdale Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ousdale Bridge?
- Ousdale Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ousdale Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 6.4 km away. Its coordinates are 58.1621°, -3.5894°.
- When was Ousdale Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1815.
- Is Ousdale Bridge a listed building?
- Ousdale Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Ousdale Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Ousdale Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ousdale Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 6.4 km away.