Historic bridges · North West England
High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff
In or near Twynholm.
High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff — category B 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
High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17119). 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 Group Category Details 100000020 - See Notes Date Added 04/11/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Tongland NGR NX 68247 56268 Coordinates 268247, 556268 — Built 1832. Stone-built bridge spanning Tarff Water upstream from Old Bridge of Tarff at Valleyfield village. Single eliptical arch; approx 40ft span, carriageway 33ft wide. All ashlared masonry (red sandstone) except spandrels and abutments which are of squared coursed rubble. Wide finely dressed voussoirs with raised arch-ring. Band course at base of parapet with deep "cornice". Parapet of ashlar with coping.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The High Bridge of Tarff is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8837, -4.0553
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17794805 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff?
- High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4NQ).
- What is High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff?
- High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4NQ.
- Is High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff a listed building?
- High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff free to visit?
- Yes, High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff is free to enter.
- How do I get to High Bridge of Tarff, Tarff?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4NQ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.