Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Back Burn Road Bridge
In or near Wanlockhead.
Back Burn Road Bridge — category C 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
- Sanquhar · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Back Burn Road Bridge, the nearest railway station is Sanquhar, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is DG4 6LD, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Back Burn Road Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17251). 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 C Date Added 26/06/1986 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Sanquhar NGR NS 79579 07960 Coordinates 279579, 607960 — Built 1819. Small, single segmental-arch road bridge with ramped parapets, corniced square terminal piers with pyramidal caps. Rubble-built with ashlar dressings.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Back Burn Road Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, indicating its historical interest and contribution to the local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3509, -3.9007
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56622754 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Back Burn Road Bridge?
- Back Burn Road Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6LD).
- What is Back Burn Road Bridge?
- Back Burn Road Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Back Burn Road Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6LD.
- Is Back Burn Road Bridge a listed building?
- Back Burn Road Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Back Burn Road Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Back Burn Road Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Back Burn Road Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6LD.