Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Blackadder Bridge
In or near Chirnside.
Blackadder Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Reston · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blackadder Bridge, the nearest railway station is Reston, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for the bridge is TD11 3JY, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Blackadder Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2135). 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 09/06/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Edrom NGR NT 86391 54510 Coordinates 386391, 654510 — Dated 1851. 2 flat elliptical-arched bridge running E-W across Blackadder Water. Yellow sandstone with channelled ashlar dressings; stugged squared and snecked sandstone to quadrants. Rounded cornice with ashlar parapet and coping. Pointed pier between with pilaster above; pilaster flanking bridge wall. Ashlar name and date plaque to roadside of N parapet. — The bridge was built in the same year as the Allanton Bridge (see separate listing) which spans the point where the Blackadder and Whiteadder meet.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackadder Bridge is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7837, -2.2186
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD11 3JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Reston — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852822 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackadder Bridge?
- Blackadder Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD11 3JY).
- What is Blackadder Bridge?
- Blackadder Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackadder Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Reston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD11 3JY.
- Is Blackadder Bridge a listed building?
- Blackadder Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Blackadder Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Blackadder Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackadder Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Reston, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD11 3JY.