Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Ale Bridge, Ancrum
In or near Ancrum.
Ale Bridge, Ancrum — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ale Bridge, Ancrum is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB4222). 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
The Ale Bridge is a single stone arch that spans the Ale Water, showcasing simple yet significant engineering from its time. It holds historical importance as a structure that contributes to the local heritage of Ancrum, reflecting the architectural practices of its era.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ale Bridge is a category B listed building located in Ancrum, central Scotland. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural style, contributing to the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5136, -2.5823
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6UG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17845458 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ale Bridge, Ancrum?
- Ale Bridge, Ancrum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6UG).
- What is Ale Bridge, Ancrum?
- Ale Bridge, Ancrum — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ale Bridge, Ancrum?
- Drivers can use postcode TD8 6UG.
- Is Ale Bridge, Ancrum a listed building?
- Ale Bridge, Ancrum is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ale Bridge, Ancrum free to visit?
- Yes, Ale Bridge, Ancrum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ale Bridge, Ancrum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6UG. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.