Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House
Bridge 230m wsw of watson house

Leckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House

Scotland
HES SM2554
Site type
Bridge 230m wsw of watson house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Leckie Burn Bridge, located 230 metres west-southwest of Watson House in Stirlingshire, is a stone bridge of medieval or early modern construction that crossed the Leckie Burn watercourse. The structure represents a significant example of vernacular bridge engineering in the region, serving as an important crossing point for local communication and agricultural activity. The bridge's precise dating and original construction techniques remain subjects for further archaeological investigation, though its surviving stonework and span suggest construction within the medieval to early post-medieval period. This monument forms part of the wider landscape history of the Leckie estate and demonstrates the sustained importance of controlled river crossings in rural Stirlingshire.

Leckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2554. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House?

Leckie Burn Bridge, located 230 metres west-southwest of Watson House in Stirlingshire, is a stone bridge of medieval or early modern construction that crossed the Leckie Burn watercourse. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2554.

Who is responsible for protecting Leckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House?

Leckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House 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 SM2554.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leckie Burn,bridge 230m WSW of Watson House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House (0.5 km), Carleatheran, cairn at summit, Gargunnock Hills (2.7 km), Touch Muir,dun (4.2 km).

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