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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House

In or near Newtown St Boswells.

Free admission

Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House β€” category C 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
Tweedbank Β· 9.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bridge at Ale Water, Linthill House, the nearest railway station is Tweedbank, located 9 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is TD6 9HU. Entry to the site is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB28). 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 23/06/2003 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Bowden NGR NT 54551 26263 Coordinates 354551, 626263 β€” Early to earlier 19th century. Single segmentally-arched bridge, slightly hump-backed. Rubble with voussoirs, low ashlar-coped parapet and stepped splayed approaches. β€” The bridge is situated to the south-east of Linthill House which was originally known as 'Union Hall'. Linthill House, Steading and Walled Garden are all listed separately.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House is a category C listed bridge located in central Scotland. It spans the Ale Water, serving as a notable structure in the area.

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Coordinates
55.5280, -2.7215
Postcode
TD6 9HU
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank β€” 9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House?
Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9HU).
What is Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House?
Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House β€” category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD6 9HU.
Is Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House a listed building?
Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
Is Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House free to visit?
Yes, Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge, Ale Water, Linthill House?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9HU. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.