Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn
In or near Ceres.
Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn — 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
- Cupar · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge south of Pitscottie, you can take a train to Cupar station, which is approximately 4.3 km away. The postcode for the area is KY15 5TU, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6501). 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 15/12/1992 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Ceres NGR NO 41555 12521 Coordinates 341555, 712521 — Mid-late 18th century masonry bridge, built to replace Callange Ford, on new Cupar to Ceres road, in construction from circa 1736, to the late 18th century. triple-span centre of 3 segmental arches slightly higher than 2 flanking. Very fine ashlar work, diagonally droved, with horizontally-droved margins, chamfered arch arrises. No parapet. Pair cutwaters to E (none to W). Ashlar weathered differently to either side, of pinkish colour to W, grey to E. — South of Pitscottie, now approached from entrance to Kininmonth Farm, to east. Built to provide alterbative route from Cupar to Crail to thatthrought to Ceres; expenditure for a stretch of this road from here (Callange Ford) to Bruntshiels Moss (NO 450 104) to the south documented from 1736. Road made redundant soon after, when traffic was switched to new Pitscottie road by 1817 (Silver). Track/road now fades out a few metres to W of bridge in field, having passed over masonry vault, with drainage holes.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3015, -2.9461
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 5TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17796773 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn?
- Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 5TU).
- What is Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn?
- Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 5TU.
- Is Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn a listed building?
- Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge, South of Pitscottie, Ceres Burn?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 5TU.