Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilwinning,waggonway & bridge,SE of Saugh Trees
Waggonway & bridge,se of saugh trees

Kilwinning,waggonway & bridge,SE of Saugh Trees

Scotland
HES SM3538
Site type
Waggonway & bridge,se of saugh trees
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilwinning Waggonway and Bridge is a transport infrastructure site located south-east of Saugh Trees in Ayrshire, Scotland. The waggonway represents an early form of industrial railway, constructed to facilitate the movement of coal and other goods in the region during the eighteenth or nineteenth century. The associated bridge formed a necessary component of this transport system, allowing the waggonway to traverse local topography. Such waggonways were precursors to the modern railway network and are significant monuments to Scotland's industrial heritage and the development of mechanised transport routes.

Kilwinning,waggonway & bridge,SE of Saugh Trees is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3538. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilwinning,waggonway & bridge,SE of Saugh Trees?

Kilwinning Waggonway and Bridge is a transport infrastructure site located south-east of Saugh Trees in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3538.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilwinning,waggonway & bridge,SE of Saugh Trees?

Kilwinning,waggonway & bridge,SE of Saugh Trees is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3538.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilwinning,waggonway & bridge,SE of Saugh Trees?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilwinning Abbey (2.3 km), Clonbeith Castle (2.7 km), Lawthorn Mount,mound (3.2 km).

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