Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Boustead Hill Bridge
Boustead Hill 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boustead Hill Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1087488). 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 25 NE BURGH BY SANDS Boustead Hill 4/33 Boustead Hill Bridge II Bridge overcanal, 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. Listing NGR: NY2948459326 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 78218 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boustead Hill Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9236, -3.1018
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q26379924 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boustead Hill Bridge?
- Boustead Hill Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6AD), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
- Is Boustead Hill Bridge a listed building?
- Boustead Hill Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Boustead Hill Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Boustead Hill Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boustead Hill Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6AD. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.