Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum
In or near Ancrum.
Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB224). 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 A Date Added 16/03/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 05/04/2016 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Ancrum NGR NT 63871 23750 Coordinates 363871, 623750 — Handsome structure of local freestone which crosses the river in two segmental arches, while a third arch carries the roadway over the flat left bank. Late 18th century. — Formerly a scheduled monument. Scheduled on 04/08/1953 and descheduled on 23/03/2016.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Ancrum Bridge is a bridge located in Ancrum, central Scotland. It is designated as a category A listed building, indicating its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5062, -2.5736
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD8 6SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Established
- 1784
Sources
- wikidata: Q17571515 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum?
- Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD8 6SR).
- What is Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum?
- Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum?
- Drivers can use postcode TD8 6SR.
- When was Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum built?
- Built or established in 1784.
- Is Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum a listed building?
- Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum free to visit?
- Yes, Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Ancrum Bridge, Ancrum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD8 6SR. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.