Historic bridges · North West England
Skipper's Bridge
In or near Newcastleton.
Skipper's Bridge — category A 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
Skipper's Bridge is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9764). 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 A Date Added 03/08/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 12/10/2021 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Langholm NGR NY 37066 83396 Coordinates 337066, 583396 — Built between 1693-1700; widened to N circa 1807. Roadbridge, 3 unequal segmental arches spanning River Esk (outer arches for flood relief - westmost arch the smallest). Squared rubble with ashlar voussoirs and pointed cutwaters either side. Corbel table on (original) S elevation stepped over arches; pilaster strips at N over cutwaters. Parapets 19th century and splayed at approaches. — MacFarlane manuscript 1726 describes this bridge as "built about 26 years ago". Upgraded B to A 12.7.88
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skipper's Bridge is a category A listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. This bridge exemplifies notable architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1409, -2.9888
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Established
- 1700
Sources
- wikidata: Q17571305 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipper's Bridge?
- Skipper's Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0LH).
- What is Skipper's Bridge?
- Skipper's Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skipper's Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode DG13 0LH.
- When was Skipper's Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1700.
- Is Skipper's Bridge a listed building?
- Skipper's Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Skipper's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Skipper's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skipper's Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0LH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.