Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Islesteps Bridge
In or near Cargenbridge.
Islesteps 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 · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Islesteps Bridge is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Dumfries, which is 3.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Islesteps Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB17203). 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 Troqueer NGR NX 96550 72894 Coordinates 296550, 572894 — Mid 19th century. Single segmental-span bridge over Cargen Pow. Rubble-built, recessed arch rings and coped parapets all red ashlar; parapets ramped, splayed approaches, Terminal piers with pyramidal caps.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Islesteps Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0398, -3.6204
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56622710 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Islesteps Bridge?
- Islesteps Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8ES).
- What is Islesteps Bridge?
- Islesteps Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Islesteps Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8ES.
- Is Islesteps Bridge a listed building?
- Islesteps Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Islesteps Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Islesteps Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Islesteps Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8ES.