Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Thankerton Bridge
In or near Carnwath.
Thankerton Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thankerton Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB652). 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
Thankerton Bridge, constructed in 1778, features two arches and is recognized for its architectural significance. It is located in South Lanarkshire and reflects the historical importance of bridge construction in the region during the 18th century.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thankerton Bridge is a category B listed bridge located in central Scotland. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural design, contributing to the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6274, -3.6238
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17847845 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thankerton Bridge?
- Thankerton Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6NU).
- What is Thankerton Bridge?
- Thankerton Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thankerton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6NU.
- Is Thankerton Bridge a listed building?
- Thankerton Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Thankerton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Thankerton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thankerton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6NU.