Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House
In or near Norham.
Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House — 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
- Berwick-upon-Tweed · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge at Linn Burn, Paxton House, the nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, located 6.2 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is TD15 1SZ.
About
Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6816). 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 Group Category Details 100000019 - see notes Date Added 15/03/2001 Supplementary Information Updated 15/03/2001 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Hutton NGR NT 93315 52206 Coordinates 393315, 652206 — Circa 1770. 3-arched bridge spanning Linn Burn. Predominantly coursed and droved pink sandstone; ashlar dressings. Large, round-arched, keystoned openings; plain voussoirs; carved busts on central keystones. Continuous string courses beneath low, coped and stepped parapets with 3 bays of finialled iron railings between steps to each side. Splayed ends with coped, square-plan piers. — Paxton House Estate A Group comprises 'Boundary Walls, Railings & Gatepiers', 'Bridge', 'Dene Cottage', 'The Dower House', 'Entrance comprising South Lodge, East Lodge, Quadrant Walls, Piers & Entrance Screen', 'Garden Cottage', 'Ice House', 'North Lodge & West Lodge', 'Paxton House', 'Walled Garden' - see separate list entries. Set within the boundaries of the INVENTORY site. An impressive bridge forming part of the main approach to Paxton House. According to the INVENTORY, it is thought to have been built between 1767 and 1776.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Paxton House is an 18th-century country house set in extensive grounds ideal for exploration. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house and stroll through the gardens, which feature riverside walks and various hidden treasures.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge, Linn Burn, is a category B listed bridge located in central Scotland, near Paxton House. It serves as a notable example of local engineering and design, contributing to the historical landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7632, -2.1081
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD15 1SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed — 6.2 km
- Opening
- House Tours: 11:00am | 12:45pm; Grounds & Gardens: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Official site
- paxtonhouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17835391 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House?
- Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 1SZ).
- What is Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House?
- Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 1SZ.
- Is Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House a listed building?
- Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, Linn Burn, Paxton House?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 1SZ.