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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · Central Scotland

Bow Butts Bridge

In or near Ceres.

Free admission

Bow Butts Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Bow Butts Bridge, historic bridges in Central Scotland

Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Cupar · 3.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bow Butts Bridge in Fife, the nearest railway station is Cupar, which is 3.6 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is KY15 5NF.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bow Butts Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2408). 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 10/08/1972 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Ceres NGR NO 39987 11497 Coordinates 339987, 711497 — Dated ANNO DOMINI 1831 on inset stone. Single segmental arch, rubble, dressed voussoirs.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Official information

Fife Folk Museum is a family-friendly museum located in the historic village of Ceres, showcasing the social and domestic history of the people of Fife. Visitors can explore exhibits housed in beautiful listed buildings and enjoy a coffee shop on-site.

Place summary

Bow Butts Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. 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
56.2921, -2.9712
District
Fife
Postcode
KY15 5NF
Parliamentary constituency
North East Fife
Phone
01334 828180
Nearest railway station
Cupar3.6 km
Opening
Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am–4pm; last entry 3.15pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bow Butts Bridge?
Bow Butts Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 5NF).
What is Bow Butts Bridge?
Bow Butts Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bow Butts Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 5NF.
Is Bow Butts Bridge a listed building?
Bow Butts Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Bow Butts Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Bow Butts Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Bow Butts Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 5NF.