Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Toftbarns Bridge
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Toftbarns Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Toftbarns Bridge is located in central Scotland, with the nearest railway station being Tweedbank, which is 8.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is TD6 9EL, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Toftbarns Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.5273°, -2.7319°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 23/06/2003 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Bowden NGR NT 53895 26196 Coordinates 353895, 626196 — Probably early 19th century. 2-arched bridge over the Ale Water. Rubble with ashlar voussoirs, flat-coped parapet and splayed approaches. Arch to NW broader and segmental, that to SE semicircular. — The slightly smaller SE arch is presumably to accommodate floodwater/overflow. Extensively rebuilt and repaired 2001/2002 by Scottish Borders Council. Situated on the boundary of Bowden and Lilliesleaf Parishes.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Toftbarns Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland, postcode TD6. It is a notable structure within the region, although specific details regarding its design or historical significance are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5273, -2.7319
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 9EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: w637907134 (ODbL)
- commons: Toftbarns Bridge 2021.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Toftbarns Bridge?
- Toftbarns Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9EL).
- What is Toftbarns Bridge?
- Toftbarns Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Toftbarns Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD6 9EL.
- Is Toftbarns Bridge a listed building?
- Toftbarns Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Toftbarns Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Toftbarns Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Toftbarns Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9EL. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.