Historic bridges · North West England
Annan Bridge
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Annan Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Annan Bridge, the nearest railway station is Annan, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is DG12 6AG, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Annan Bridge is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB21061). 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 A Date Added 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Burgh Annan NGR NY 19107 66585 Coordinates 319107, 566585 — Robert Stevenson, engineer, 1826. Large roadbridge, 3 segmental arches (each span approx 21 m) carrying A75 over River Annan. Red ashlar, with rounded semi-domed cutwaters either side, channelled voussoirs and outer pilaster strips to battered abutments: flat roadway. String course below parapets. — Also in Annan parish. In 1814 Thomas Telford inspected the earlier bridge and declared it to be beyond repair (D1/1/15 p. 361). Survey plan by Telford of that bridge held in Burgh archives.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Annan Museum offers a family-friendly experience showcasing the history of Annan and its surroundings. Visitors can explore exhibits ranging from prehistoric artifacts to First World War memorabilia, including a unique collection of local paintings.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Annan Bridge is a category A listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit. The bridge serves as a key crossing over the River Annan.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9873, -3.2657
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG12 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 01461 201384
- Established
- 1827
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm; open for special events during winter season
- Official site
- www.annan.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17571092 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Annan Bridge?
- Annan Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG12 6AG).
- What is Annan Bridge?
- Annan Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Annan Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG12 6AG.
- When was Annan Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1827.
- Is Annan Bridge a listed building?
- Annan Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Annan Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Annan Bridge is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Annan Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Annan Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Annan Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG12 6AG.