Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
West Water Bridge
In or near Stracathro.
West Water Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit West Water Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Brechin, located 5.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is DD9 7FB.
About
West Water Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17797). 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 11/06/1971 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Stracathro NGR NO 60672 65979 Coordinates 360672, 765979 — 3 segmental arches, heavy outwaters: 1771 panel on approaches. West side refaced at spandrels with bull faced masonry and widened on E. side mid 19th cent.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Water Bridge is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Highlands. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7837, -2.6453
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 7FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17771341 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Water Bridge?
- West Water Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 7FB).
- What is West Water Bridge?
- West Water Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Water Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 7FB.
- Is West Water Bridge a listed building?
- West Water Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West Water Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, West Water Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Water Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 7FB.