Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House
In or near Ochiltree.
Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House — category C 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
- Auchinleck · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sandstone Bridge at Dipple Gorge, you can take the train to Auchinleck station, which is 4.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is KA18 2LR. Entry to the site is free.
About
Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB6448). 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 31/01/1992 Local Authority East Ayrshire Planning Authority East Ayrshire Parish Auchinleck NGR NS 50809 23325 Coordinates 250809, 623325 — Circa 1760. Rustic single span bridge carrying riverside drive over Dippol Burn Gorge. Rock-faced coursed cream ashlar, segmental arch with stugged voussoirs. Parapets missing.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sandstone Bridge, located in Dipple Gorge near Auchinleck House in the Scottish Lowlands (postcode KA18), is a category C listed building. This structure exemplifies local architectural heritage and is notable for its sandstone construction.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4809, -4.3623
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 2LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56616223 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House?
- Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2LR).
- What is Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House?
- Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2LR.
- Is Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House a listed building?
- Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House free to visit?
- Yes, Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandstone Bridge, Dipple Gorge, Auchinleck House?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2LR.