Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Bankend Bridge
In or near Cargenbridge.
Bankend Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bankend Bridge, the nearest railway station is Dumfries, located 9.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DG1 4RP, and entry is free.
About
Bankend Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3798). 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 B Date Added 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Caerlaverock NGR NY 02880 68545 Coordinates 302880, 568545 — Completed 1813. Single segmental-span road bridge. Rubble built, recessed red ashlar arch-ring ramped parapets splayed at approaches, pyramidal caps to square terminal piers. — Also in Ruthwell Parish. Last payment made 29.4.1813 (a sum not exceeding $170 was allowed).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bankend Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0020, -3.5199
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 4RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 9.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17791333 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Isle Tower, 400m NNE of Bankend
Literary houses · 0.4 km
Isle Tower
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Bankend Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Caerlaverock Parish Church And Churchyard
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Caerlaverock House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Highmains Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Ward Law
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Ward Law
Vineyards · 1.8 km
Ward Law
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
prehistoric enclosure and roundhouse 360m WSW of Ward Law
Vineyards · 2.1 km
WWT Caerlaverock
Wildlife reserves · 2.4 km
Carlaverock Castle
Castles · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Isle Tower, 400m NNE of Bankend
Isle Tower, 400m NNE of Bankend — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Isle Tower
Isle Tower — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Bankend Hill
Bankend Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 80 m.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Caerlaverock Parish Church And Churchyard
Caerlaverock Parish Church And Churchyard — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Caerlaverock House
Caerlaverock House — house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Highmains Hill
Highmains Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Bankend Bridge
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
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Queensberry Bay Holiday Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bankend Bridge?
- Bankend Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 4RP).
- What is Bankend Bridge?
- Bankend Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bankend Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 4RP.
- Is Bankend Bridge a listed building?
- Bankend Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bankend Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Bankend Bridge is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Bankend Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bankend Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bankend Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 4RP. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.