Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Howford Bridge
In or near Catrine.
Howford Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Howford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Auchinleck, located 4.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KA5 5JN, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Howford Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14484). 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 14/04/1971 Local Authority East Ayrshire Planning Authority East Ayrshire Parish Mauchline NGR NS 51551 25396 Coordinates 251551, 625396 — 2 arches spanning Ive Ayr; centre splayed cutwater, one end has buttressed parapet approach.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Howford Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4997, -4.3517
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 5JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17792283 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howford Bridge?
- Howford Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 5JN).
- What is Howford Bridge?
- Howford Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Howford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 5JN.
- Is Howford Bridge a listed building?
- Howford Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Howford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Howford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 5JN.