Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Parenwell Bridge
In or near Milnathort.
Parenwell Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Simon Johnston — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lochgelly · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Parenwell Bridge is located in central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Lochgelly, approximately 5.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is KY4 0JB.
About
Parenwell Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB5283). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 09/06/1981 Local Authority Perth And Kinross Planning Authority Perth And Kinross Parish Cleish NGR NT 13967 96896 Coordinates 313967, 696896 — Earlier 19th cent. Small dry bridge. Segmental arch. Coursed rubble. Rough copings. 3 inscribed stones. — Built by Lord Chief Commissioner Adam to mark the site of Lord Rothes' attempt to seize Lord Darnley in 1567.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Parenwell Bridge is a category B listed bridge located in central Scotland. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1570, -3.3867
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- KY4 0JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Lochgelly — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17834436 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parenwell Bridge?
- Parenwell Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY4 0JB).
- What is Parenwell Bridge?
- Parenwell Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Parenwell Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lochgelly, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY4 0JB.
- Is Parenwell Bridge a listed building?
- Parenwell Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Parenwell Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Parenwell Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parenwell Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lochgelly, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY4 0JB.