Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Cargenbridge
Cargenbridge — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cargenbridge is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 590 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.0563°, -3.6405°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cargenbridge is a village located in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom, southwest of Dumfries. It is in Troqueer parish, in the historic county of Kirkcudbrightshire.
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Background
History
Cargenbridge is referred to as a 'village' in 1848 in the entry for 'Cargen Bridge Smithy' in the Ordnance Survey Name Book. In 1962, it is recorded that the population quadrupled following the building of 36 new local authority houses. It is, along with Pict's Knowe, one of two scheduled monuments in Troqueer parish.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0563, -3.6405
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8XH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Population
- 590
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009969 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cargenbridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cargenbridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Garroch Viaduct
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Covenanters' Cave
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Maxwelltown
Villages · 1.2 km
Terreglestown
Villages · 1.3 km
McGowan Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Maxwelltown War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Carruchan Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Laurieknowe Squash and Racketball Club (former Maxwelltown Chapel), School Lane, Dumfries
Historic churches · 1.7 km
St Benedict's Convent, Maxwell Street, Dumfries
Abbeys & priories · 1.7 km
Maxwelltown West Church, Laurieknowe, Dumfries
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Dumfries Ice Bowl
Ice rinks · 1.9 km
The Brigend Theatre
Theatres · 1.9 km
Cargenbridge is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 590. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 590
- Constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Cargenbridge
191 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Cargenbridge →
📷 5Castles · North West England
Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock Castle — former castle archaeological site in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Watermills · North West England
New Abbey Corn Mill
New Abbey Corn Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Old House, New Abbey
Old House, New Abbey — architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · North West England
Sweetheart Abbey
Sweetheart Abbey — category A listed building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Waterloo Monument
Waterloo Monument — Monument, dating to 1815.
📷 4Cathedrals · North West England
Sweetheart Abbey
Sweetheart Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Ingleston Mote
Ingleston Mote — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Old Caerlaverock Castle
Old Caerlaverock Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
New Abbey Parish Church, Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey
New Abbey Parish Church, Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Mary's R.C. Church, New Abbey
St Mary's R.C. Church, New Abbey — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · North West England
Waterloo Monument, Waterloo Hill
Waterloo Monument, Waterloo Hill — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · North West England
Old Caerlaverock Castle
Old Caerlaverock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Loch Hill
Loch Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Tannock Hill
Tannock Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 388 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Long Fell
Long Fell — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 385 m.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Abbot's Tower
Abbot's Tower — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Buccleuch Street Bridge
Buccleuch Street Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Other places · Scottish Lowlands
Burns Statue
Burns Statue — Public artwork (statue) by Amelia Paton Hill.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Caerlaverock House
Caerlaverock House — house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Covenanters' Cave
Covenanters' Cave — place of worship in Cargenbridge, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Devorgilla Bridge
Devorgilla Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Garroch Viaduct
Garroch Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Covenanters' Cave
Covenanters' Cave — place of worship in Cargenbridge, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
📷 5📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
McGowan Memorial Fountain
McGowan Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Maxwelltown War Memorial
Maxwelltown War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cargenbridge
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries Caravan Park
Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Barnsoul Caravan Park
Barnsoul Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Camping Beeswing
Camping Beeswing — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cargenbridge?
- Cargenbridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8XH).
- What is Cargenbridge?
- Cargenbridge — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Cargenbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8XH.
- Is Cargenbridge free to visit?
- Yes, Cargenbridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cargenbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8XH.