Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Keir Bridge
Keir 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Keir Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10252). 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 Supplementary Information Updated 10/04/2017 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Keir NGR NX 86235 93323 Coordinates 286235, 593323 — Sir William Arrol and Co, engineers. Built 1897. Steel bowstring roadbridge spanning Scaur Water. Cross-braced rivetted girders, flat roadway on suspended I-beams. Bridge rests on bull-faced red ashlar plinths, these with parapets splayed towards approaches. — Replaces suspension bridge erected by Drumlanrig Estate about 1820/30 (New Statistical Account).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Keir Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2210, -3.7899
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q56618000 (CC0)
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Church and Churchyard, Keir Mill
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Dalgarnock Church
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Penpont Caravan Site
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Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
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Vineyards · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Old Church and Graveyard, Keir
Old Church and Graveyard, Keir — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Old Keir Church
Old Keir Church — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkpatrick Macmillan 1813 - 1878
Kirkpatrick Macmillan 1813 - 1878 — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Church and Churchyard, Keir Mill
Church and Churchyard, Keir Mill — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Dalgarnock Church
Dalgarnock Church — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Scar Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Keir Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Penpont Caravan Site
Penpont Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
DL Tait Rural
DL Tait Rural — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Oakbank Farm Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Friars Carse Country House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Barnsoul Caravan Park
Barnsoul Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Keir Bridge?
- Keir Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4DB).
- What is Keir Bridge?
- Keir Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Keir Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4DB.
- Is Keir Bridge a listed building?
- Keir Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Keir Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Keir Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Keir Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4DB. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.