Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
In or near Dunfermline.
Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline — 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
- Dunfermline City · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge to the West of Tower Bridge in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, you can take a train to Dunfermline City station, which is 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KY12 8QH, and entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB46930). 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 10/03/2000 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Burgh Dunfermline NGR NT 08666 87259 Coordinates 308666, 687259 — Earlier 19th century. Bridge with 4-centred arch and slightly swept wings; slopes downwards slightly to S. Coursed stugged sandstone with polished sandstone ashlar voussoirs, keystone and hoodmould; droved sandstone ashlar soffit. Squared sandstone coping to parapet. Droved jambs. — Built over lower-level route from Tower Bridge to provide convenient access to and from Pittencrieff House, then privately owned. Both the house and its grounds were bought by Andrew Carnegie in 1902. The grounds were opened as a public park the following year and are included in the 'Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes' (see above). See separate list descriptions for park buildings, including Pittencrieff House.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Dunfermline Abbey is one of Scotland's oldest churches, known for its rich spiritual and royal history. Visitors can explore the tomb of King Robert the Bruce, admire stunning stained glass windows, and experience a blend of architectural styles in a historic setting.
Place summary
The Bridge to the west of Tower Bridge is located in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, central Scotland. This structure is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0694, -3.4687
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY12 8QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Nearest railway station
- Dunfermline City — 1 km
- Official site
- dunfermlineabbey.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q77777135 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline?
- Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY12 8QH).
- What is Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline?
- Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline?
- The nearest railway station is Dunfermline City, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY12 8QH.
- Is Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline a listed building?
- Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge To West of Tower Bridge, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline?
- The nearest railway station is Dunfermline City, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY12 8QH.