Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Eliock Bridge
In or near Wanlockhead.
Eliock Bridge — category B 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
- Sanquhar · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Eliock Bridge, the nearest railway station is Sanquhar, located 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DG4 6HR, and entry is free.
About
Eliock Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17255). 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 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Sanquhar NGR NS 80395 08267 Coordinates 280395, 608267 — Messrs, Hair of Sanquhar, masons. Built 1855. Roadbridge, single wide segmental arch over River Nith. Coursed squared rubble with ashlar recessed arch rings and band below coped parapets (latter splayed at approaches). Roadway slopes downwards from east to west.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eliock Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is recognised as a category B listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3538, -3.8880
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17792904 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eliock Bridge?
- Eliock Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6HR).
- What is Eliock Bridge?
- Eliock Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eliock Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6HR.
- Is Eliock Bridge a listed building?
- Eliock Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Eliock Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Eliock Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eliock Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6HR.