Historic bridges · North West England
West Green Bridge
In or near Burgh by Sands.
West Green Bridge — Grade II 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
- Gretna Green · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit West Green Bridge in the Scottish Lowlands, the nearest railway station is Gretna Green, located 8.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA5 6BQ. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
West Green Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1335634). 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
Details NY 35 NW BURGH BY SANDS Burgh by Sands 5/51 West Green Bridge II Bridge over canal, later railway bridge. 1819-23 for the Carlisle Canal; additions of 1853-4 for the Port Carlisle Dock and Railway Company. Squared and coursed red and calciferous sandstone; cast-iron central parapet on supporting wooden pillars. Plinth with rounded corners was originally the supporting structure for a canal drawbridge. Increased in height to convert this to a railway bridge, when the canal closed. When the railway closed in 1964, the wooden supports were placed under the bridge. Listing NGR: NY3185758919 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 78236 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Green Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9203, -3.0647
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26620210 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Green Bridge?
- West Green Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6BQ), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
- What is West Green Bridge?
- West Green Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Green Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6BQ.
- Is West Green Bridge a listed building?
- West Green Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Green Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — West Green Bridge is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Green Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, West Green Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Green Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6BQ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.