Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming
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Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Old Bridge at River Ayr in Barskimming, the nearest railway station is Auchinleck, located 6.8 km away. Entry is free.
About
Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14379). 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 Stair NGR NS 49049 25418 Coordinates 249049, 625418 — Single arch spanning River Ayr; coursed pink stone; flanking splayed buttresses carried up as refuges. Probably partly rebuilt in 19th century, original bridge 18th century.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Bridge, River Ayr, located in Barskimming in the Scottish Lowlands, is a category B listed building. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4992, -4.3913
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 5HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17793280 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Kemp's House Cave
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Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused)
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Barskimming New Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Rock-cut tunnel & caves with boat access ramp
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Rock-cut caves and tunnels with boat-access ramp
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Two-level Netheraird Holm Caves
Caves · 1.1 km
Site of former belvedere
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Kingencleugh Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Burnfoot Bridge And Lodge, Mauchline Burn, Old Barskimming
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Peden's Cave
Caves · 1.8 km
Site of destroyed Pedens Cave
Caves · 1.8 km
Ballochmyle Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
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Barskimming New Bridge
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Rock-cut tunnel & caves with boat access ramp
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Railway Tavern, 18 Smith Street, Ayr
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming?
- Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 5HQ).
- What is Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming?
- Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 5HQ.
- Is Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming a listed building?
- Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming free to visit?
- Yes, Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 5HQ.