Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Scar Bridge
Scar Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Scar Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10215). 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 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Keir NGR NX 84911 94323 Coordinates 284911, 594323 — Early/mid 19th century. Roadbridge; 2 segmental arches over Scaur water. Squared rubble, bullfaced ashlar central pier with pointed cutwaters; recessed arch rings, band course and parapet coping all polished ashlar. Parapets partly rebuilt, ramped, and splayed at approaches.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scar Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2297, -3.8111
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17792321 (CC0)
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Where to eat & stay near Scar Bridge
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scar Bridge?
- Scar Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4BZ).
- What is Scar Bridge?
- Scar Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scar Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4BZ.
- Is Scar Bridge a listed building?
- Scar Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Scar Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Scar Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scar Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4BZ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.