Historic bridges · North West England
Plump Bridge, Springfield
In or near Gretna Green.
Plump Bridge, Springfield — category B 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
- Gretna Green · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Plump Bridge in Springfield, the nearest railway station is Gretna Green, located 1.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Plump Bridge, Springfield is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9927). 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 04/10/1988 Supplementary Information Updated 15/09/2020 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Gretna NGR NY 33159 68015 Coordinates 333159, 568015 — Probably circa 1818. Roadbridge, single segmental arch over River Sark. All red ashlar, with recessed arch-rings, wide outer pilaster strips linked by straight parapets; ramped retaining walls to roadway approaches.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plump Bridge is a bridge located in Springfield, in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0022, -3.0465
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Kirkandrews
- Postcode
- DG16 5HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17803561 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plump Bridge, Springfield?
- Plump Bridge, Springfield is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5HT), in the parish of Kirkandrews.
- What is Plump Bridge, Springfield?
- Plump Bridge, Springfield — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plump Bridge, Springfield?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5HT.
- Is Plump Bridge, Springfield a listed building?
- Plump Bridge, Springfield is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Plump Bridge, Springfield a protected site?
- Yes — Plump Bridge, Springfield is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Plump Bridge, Springfield free to visit?
- Yes, Plump Bridge, Springfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plump Bridge, Springfield?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5HT.