Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Blackadder Bridge
Blackadder 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackadder Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2135). 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 B Date Added 09/06/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Edrom NGR NT 86391 54510 Coordinates 386391, 654510 — Dated 1851. 2 flat elliptical-arched bridge running E-W across Blackadder Water. Yellow sandstone with channelled ashlar dressings; stugged squared and snecked sandstone to quadrants. Rounded cornice with ashlar parapet and coping. Pointed pier between with pilaster above; pilaster flanking bridge wall. Ashlar name and date plaque to roadside of N parapet. — The bridge was built in the same year as the Allanton Bridge (see separate listing) which spans the point where the Blackadder and Whiteadder meet.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackadder Bridge is a category B listed building located in central Scotland. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7837, -2.2186
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD11 3JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852822 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackadder Bridge?
- Blackadder Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD11 3JY).
- Is Blackadder Bridge a listed building?
- Blackadder Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Blackadder Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Blackadder Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackadder Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD11 3JY. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.