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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley

In or near Elderslie.

Free admission

St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Pride of Paisley lions - geograph.org.uk - 5147302

Thomas Nugent β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Paisley Gilmour Street Β· 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

St James' Bridge is located in Paisley, Renfrewshire, with the nearest railway station being Paisley Gilmour Street, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB39102). 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 27/03/1985 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Burgh Paisley NGR NS 48414 64012 Coordinates 248414, 664012 β€” Dated 1883. Italianate, 2-span bridge with semi-circular central abutment. Channelled ashlar with architraved voussoirs to segmental arches. Carved head keystones. Abutment has sculpted panel and garland frieze. Cornice Columns coupled and set forward to central opening. and balustraded parapet. Only south side survives. β€” In same style as Town Hall and designed as part of that scheme.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Official information

The Sma' Shot Cottages showcase the history of Paisley's renowned weaving industry. Visitors can explore this cultural heritage site, which is maintained by the Old Paisley Society.

Place summary

St James' Bridge is a bridge located on Gauze Street in Paisley, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8454, -4.4226
District
Renfrewshire
Postcode
PA1 2YA
Parliamentary constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Phone
0141 889 1708
Nearest railway station
Paisley Gilmour Street β€” 0.2 km
Opening
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 12-4pm (Wed, Sat); 1-5pm (Fri) from April to September

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley?
St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA1 2YA).
What is St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley?
St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley?
The nearest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA1 2YA.
Is St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley a listed building?
St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley free to visit?
Yes, St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley is free to enter.
How do I get to St James' Bridge, Gauze Street, Paisley?
The nearest railway station is Paisley Gilmour Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA1 2YA.