Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Heathall Farm Railway Bridge
In or near Locharbriggs.
Heathall Farm Railway Bridge — category C 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
- Dumfries · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Heathall Farm Railway Bridge is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Dumfries, approximately 2.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Heathall Farm Railway Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3820). 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 C Date Added 26/06/1986 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Dumfries NGR NX 98989 78537 Coordinates 298989, 578537 — Dumfries-Lockerbie branch railway, Hugh H Maclure engineer, opened 1.9.1863. Bridge carrying farm access track over former Dumfries-Lockerbie branch railway. Single segmental arch made of cast-iron, with individual members reaching from springings to crown of arch. Abutments and parapet terminal piers all red ashlar, former bull-faced, latter channelled. Decorative ramped parapet balustrade also cast-iron. — Line closed 22.11.1965. (D. Smith, LITTLE RAILWAYS OF S.W. SCOTLAND, 1969, p.57).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Heathall Farm Railway Bridge is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0909, -3.5842
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 1UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56614985 (CC0)
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Dumfries War Memorial
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📷 3Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
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Places to eat & drink
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Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heathall Farm Railway Bridge?
- Heathall Farm Railway Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 1UD).
- What is Heathall Farm Railway Bridge?
- Heathall Farm Railway Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heathall Farm Railway Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 1UD.
- Is Heathall Farm Railway Bridge a listed building?
- Heathall Farm Railway Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Heathall Farm Railway Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Heathall Farm Railway Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heathall Farm Railway Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 1UD.