Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Ellemford Bridge
In or near Duns.
Ellemford 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ellemford Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB205). 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 10/12/1997 Supplementary Information Updated 10/12/1997 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Cranshaws NGR NT 72896 60043 Coordinates 372896, 660043 — Dated 1886 with later repairs. 3-arch bridge spanning Whiteadder Water. Heavily-pointed rubble sandstone to inner elevations; squared and snecked tooled sandstone to outer elevations; tooled and polished sandstone dressings; rendered bases to piers. Polished voussoirs to segmental-arches; coursed abutments; coursed soffits; intermediate piers with curved cutwater buttresses; paired pilasters advanced to outer ends; polished string courses marking flat deck. Sandstone plaque centred in E wall inscribed "Erected by the Berwickshire Road Trustees, John Turnbull Esq.... 1886"; round-arched coping to parapet walls (splayed at either end). — An impressive bridge which plays a significant role in the surrounding landscape. Despite some heavy pointing on the inner elevations, it has retained some good detailing. Scottish Borders Council refer to the bridge as No 4060 on the B6355. See separate list entry for the nearby Smiddyhill Bridge.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ellemford Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8329, -2.4343
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD11 3SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17848966 (CC0)
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St Bathans Chapel (Site of)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellemford Bridge?
- Ellemford Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD11 3SG).
- What is Ellemford Bridge?
- Ellemford Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ellemford Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode TD11 3SG.
- Is Ellemford Bridge a listed building?
- Ellemford Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Ellemford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Ellemford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ellemford Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD11 3SG. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.