Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Dykesfield Bridge
Dykesfield 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
Dykesfield Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1054043). 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 Dykesfield 5/54 Dykesfield 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. Listing NGR: NY3076559125 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 78239 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dykesfield Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9220, -3.0818
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q26305727 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dykesfield Bridge?
- Dykesfield Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6AG), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
- Is Dykesfield Bridge a listed building?
- Dykesfield Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dykesfield Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Dykesfield Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dykesfield Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6AG. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.