Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Devorgilla Bridge
In or near Cargenbridge.
Devorgilla Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Devorgilla Bridge is a historic bridge in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1430, it dates from the medieval period. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area DG1.
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Official information
Devorgilla Bridge is a historic bridge dating back to the fifteenth century, leading to the Old Bridge House Museum. The museum showcases everyday life in Dumfries, featuring a Victorian family kitchen, nursery, and an early dentist's surgery.
Place summary
Devorgilla Bridge is a historic bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG1. Established in 1430, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture and serves as a significant example of the engineering of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0682, -3.6162
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 2RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Phone
- 030 33 33 3000
- Established
- 1430
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Apr-Sep: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Apr-Sep: Su 14:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.dgculture.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1286636225 (ODbL)
- commons: Devorgilla bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Devorgilla Bridge?
- Devorgilla Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 2RR).
- What is Devorgilla Bridge?
- Devorgilla Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Devorgilla Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 2RR.
- When was Devorgilla Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1430.
- Is Devorgilla Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Devorgilla Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Devorgilla Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 2RR.