Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Sorn Old Bridge
In or near Catrine.
Sorn Old Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sorn Old Bridge, the nearest railway station is Auchinleck, located 4.8 km away. The postcode for the area is KA5 6HS, and entry is free.
About
Sorn Old Bridge is a category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14272). 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 14/04/1971 Local Authority East Ayrshire Planning Authority East Ayrshire Parish Sorn NGR NS 54966 26731 Coordinates 254966, 626731 — Narrow huum-backed bridge consisting of 2 arches, centre splayed cutwater; spanning the River Ayr at a most picturesque bend.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sorn Old Bridge is a category A listed building located in central Scotland. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting its importance in the region's infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5127, -4.2984
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 6HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17127431 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sorn Old Bridge?
- Sorn Old Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 6HS).
- What is Sorn Old Bridge?
- Sorn Old Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sorn Old Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 6HS.
- Is Sorn Old Bridge a listed building?
- Sorn Old Bridge is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Sorn Old Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Sorn Old Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sorn Old Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 6HS.