Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Carolside Bridge
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Carolside Bridge — 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
- Tweedbank · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Carolside Bridge is located in the Scottish Borders, with the nearest railway station being Tweedbank, which is 6.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Carolside Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB15149). 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 16/03/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Earlston NGR NT 56212 39770 Coordinates 356212, 639770 — Style of Alexander Stevens or William Elliot, late 18th century. Circa 40ft single span, picturesque bridge spanning Leader Water, linking Carolside and Leadervale estates. Predominantly harl pointed sandstone rubble; render repairs in part; sandstone ashlar dressings. Regularly spaced raised ashlar voussoirs beneath continuous round arched bands; prominent corbels beneath surmounting parapets (balustraded at centre). Approach walls stepped out to N and S; circular-plan terminating piers with circular caps. Mid to late 19th century iron gatepiers and gate to N. — Compare the raised voussoirs at Old Ancrum Bridge (1782, Elliot or Stevens) and the terminal piers at Mouth Bridge (possibly Stevens, circa 1790). Originally formed part of the main approach to Carolside House - itself dating from the late 18th century (see separate list entry). The remains of a single storey, rubble-built, 17th century Gothick structure still stand to the NW of the bridge.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Carolside Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6495, -2.6974
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD4 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852059 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carolside Bridge?
- Carolside Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD4 6AL).
- What is Carolside Bridge?
- Carolside Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Carolside Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD4 6AL.
- Is Carolside Bridge a listed building?
- Carolside Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Carolside Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Carolside Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carolside Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD4 6AL.