Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkwynd Bridge
In or near Denholm.
Kirkwynd Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kirkwynd Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB34656). 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 19/08/1977 Supplementary Information Updated 18/11/2008 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Burgh Hawick NGR NT 50210 14256 Coordinates 350210, 614256 — 1864. Single segmental arch spanning Slitrig Water with splayed wing walls to SE and adjoined by boundary walls on both sides. Squared, bull-faced yellow sandstone with polished ashlar band course and chamfered cope. — A well-proportioned later-19th-century stone bridge in a prominent and picturesque setting just to the south of the centre of Hawick, linking the mill-workers' housing on Slitrig Crescent with the area surrounding St Mary's Parish Church. This structure replaced an old ford and wooden footbridge. At the crown of the bridge, on the north parapet, is the 360 feet OS benchmark. Also known as Slitrig Crescent Bridge. List description revised and category changed from B to C(S) following resurvey (2008).
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Borders Textile Towerhouse is a museum dedicated to the history of Border knitwear and tweed, showcasing over 200 years of local woolen industry traditions. Visitors can explore a range of garments, artifacts, and contemporary exhibitions related to fashion and craft in a beautifully restored 16th-century towerhouse.
Place summary
Kirkwynd Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural interest.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4197, -2.7881
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD9 0EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Phone
- 01450 377615
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am–4pm; closed Tuesday & Sunday from November to March; closed Sundays from April to October.
- Official site
- www.liveborders.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56635161 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkwynd Bridge?
- Kirkwynd Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD9 0EN).
- What is Kirkwynd Bridge?
- Kirkwynd Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkwynd Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode TD9 0EN.
- Is Kirkwynd Bridge a listed building?
- Kirkwynd Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Kirkwynd Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkwynd Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkwynd Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD9 0EN. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.