Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall
Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall — category C 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
Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16935). 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 C Date Added 12/07/1988 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Westerkirk NGR NY 31358 90375 Coordinates 331358, 590375 — Late 18th/early 19th century. Single-segmental-arched bridge, carrying N drive to Westerhall House in hairpin bend over Kirk Burn. Rubble-built, with V-channelled voussoirs; modern iron railings on low ashlar coping linked to square terminal piers: latter also built of ashlar, with projecting pyramidal caps. — Distant view in 1911 sale catalogue held in SNMR shows original iron parapet.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over Kirk Burn is a category C listed bridge located in Westhall, in the Scottish Lowlands. Its historical significance is recognised through its listing, reflecting its architectural and cultural value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2028, -3.0800
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q56622559 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall?
- Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0NH).
- Is Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall a listed building?
- Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Kirk Burn, Westhall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0NH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.