Historic bridges · North West England
Dykesfield Bridge
In or near Burgh by Sands.
Dykesfield Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Dykesfield Bridge is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Gretna Green, approximately 8.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CA5 6AG.
About
Dykesfield Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1054043). 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
Details NY 35 NW BURGH BY SANDS Dykesfield 5/54 Dykesfield Bridge II Bridge over canal, later railway bridge. 1819-23 for the Carlisle Canal; additions of 1853-4 for the Port Carlisle Dock and Railway Company. Squared and coursed red and calciferous sandstone; cast-iron central parapet on supporting wooden pillars. Plinth with rounded corners was originally the supporting structure for a canal drawbridge. Increased in height to convert this to a railway bridge, when the canal closed. Listing NGR: NY3076559125 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 78239 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dykesfield Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9220, -3.0818
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26305727 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dykesfield Bridge?
- Dykesfield Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6AG), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
- What is Dykesfield Bridge?
- Dykesfield Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dykesfield Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6AG.
- Is Dykesfield Bridge a listed building?
- Dykesfield Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dykesfield Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Dykesfield Bridge is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dykesfield Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Dykesfield Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dykesfield Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6AG. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.