Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Elshieshields Bridge
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Elshieshields 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
- Lockerbie · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Elshieshields Bridge is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Lockerbie, approximately 7.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is DG11 1LY.
About
Elshieshields Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9969). 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 Lochmaben NGR NY 06819 85214 Coordinates 306819, 585214 — Built 1825 (datestone indistinct). Roadbridge; single, wide Segmental arch over Water of Ae. Bull-faced, channelled red ashlar and voussoirs: band below ramped and coped parapets: latter have diagonally droved inner faces and square piers to slightly curved approaches. — Also in Kirkmichael Parish. NRA(S) 1837 p.14 notes a (?circa 1900) plan and elevation of Elshieshields Bridge.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Elshieshields Bridge is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural design within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1525, -3.4638
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17810052 (CC0)
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Places to eat & drink
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Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
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The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
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75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
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Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elshieshields Bridge?
- Elshieshields Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1LY).
- What is Elshieshields Bridge?
- Elshieshields Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elshieshields Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1LY.
- Is Elshieshields Bridge a listed building?
- Elshieshields Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Elshieshields Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Elshieshields Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elshieshields Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1LY.