Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Hensol Bridge
Hensol Bridge — category B 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
Hensol Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9742). 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 04/11/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Kells NGR NX 66366 70081 Coordinates 266366, 570081 — Earlier 19th century. Granite-built bridge over Black Water of Dee near Hensol house. Single segmental arch, 55 ft span app. Springers of bull-nosed and broached granite; voussoirs and soffit of finely dressed granite; spandrels abutments and parapets of random rubble. Parapet coping of dressed granite. Carriageway slightly hump backed, shallow splay embrasure. — Hensol House was designed by Robert Lugar in 1825; the bridge was probably built at this time, perhaps to Lugar's design. See also Balmaghie Parish.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hensol Bridge is a category B listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0073, -4.0911
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 2NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17805506 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hensol Bridge?
- Hensol Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 2NF).
- Is Hensol Bridge a listed building?
- Hensol Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Hensol Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Hensol Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hensol Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 2NF. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.