Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Shaw Bridge
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Shaw 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
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shaw Bridge in the Scottish Lowlands, the nearest railway station is Lockerbie, which is 7.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is DG11 1TX.
About
Shaw Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9956). 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 Lochmaben NGR NY 07861 86340 Coordinates 307861, 586340 — Probably built 2nd half 19th century. Roadbridge, 3 segmental arches carrying single track Templand/Kirkmichael road over Kinnel Water. All bull-faced red ashlar including voussoirs and horizontal bands. Short piers, rounded cutwaters to N; straight parapets.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shaw Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1628, -3.4478
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17810019 (CC0)
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📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
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Kinnel Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Shaw Bridge
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
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Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaw Bridge?
- Shaw Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1TX).
- What is Shaw Bridge?
- Shaw Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shaw Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1TX.
- Is Shaw Bridge a listed building?
- Shaw Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Shaw Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shaw Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shaw Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1TX.