Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley
In or near Elderslie.
Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Canal · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Tannahill's Bridge is located in Paisley, Renfrewshire, with the postcode PA1 2RH. The nearest railway station is Paisley Canal, which is 1.3 km away. Admission to the bridge is free.
About
Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38968). 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 27/06/1980 Local Authority Renfrewshire Planning Authority Renfrewshire Burgh Paisley NGR NS 47123 63324 Coordinates 247123, 663324 — Circa 1810. Single segmental arch bridge. Tooled ashlar. — Crosses the former Glasgow Paisley, Johnstone Canal, built 1806-10.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tannahill's Bridge is a category C listed bridge located in Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley, in central Scotland. This structure serves as a notable example of industrial heritage in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8388, -4.4428
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA1 2RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Nearest railway station
- Paisley Canal — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56644858 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley?
- Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA1 2RH).
- What is Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley?
- Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Canal, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA1 2RH.
- Is Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley a listed building?
- Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley free to visit?
- Yes, Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tannahill's Bridge, Ferguslie Thread Works, Paisley?
- The nearest railway station is Paisley Canal, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA1 2RH.