Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Esk Bridge, Bentpath
In or near Eskdalemuir.
Esk Bridge, Bentpath — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Esk Bridge, Bentpath is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16939). 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 A Group Category Details 100000020 - 2 Date Added 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Westerkirk NGR NY 31160 90248 Coordinates 331160, 590248 — Built approximately 1732-6. Roadbridge, 3 segmental arches (approximately 10m + 13m +10m) over River Esk (wider inner arch). Rubble-built; pointed cutwaters either side and parapet coping all ashlar: parapet and roadway slightly ramped, former splayed at approaches. Concrete abutment repairs on N bank. — One of the bridges for which William Luckup in 1717 made "schem's and estimats". Described in OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT as "built about 50 years ago..." (pub 1794). B group with Esk Cottage. Upgraded B to A 12.7.88.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Esk Bridge is a category A listed building located in Bentpath, in the Scottish Lowlands. This bridge is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2017, -3.0831
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Established
- 1737
Sources
- wikidata: Q17571315 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Esk Bridge, Bentpath?
- Esk Bridge, Bentpath is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0NH).
- What is Esk Bridge, Bentpath?
- Esk Bridge, Bentpath — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Esk Bridge, Bentpath?
- Drivers can use postcode DG13 0NH.
- When was Esk Bridge, Bentpath built?
- Built or established in 1737.
- Is Esk Bridge, Bentpath a listed building?
- Esk Bridge, Bentpath is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Esk Bridge, Bentpath free to visit?
- Yes, Esk Bridge, Bentpath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Esk Bridge, Bentpath?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0NH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.