Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
High Bridge of Ken
High Bridge of Ken — 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
High Bridge of Ken is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3627). 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 Dalry (Dumf & Galloway) NGR NX 61954 90211 Coordinates 261954, 590211 — Earlier 18th century bridge, possibly of earlier origin spanning Water of Ken at narrow ravine on Dalry/Carsphairn parish borders. 2 semi-circular arches separated by wide spandrel, long abutments, narrow carriageway. Arch to N spans main flow of river; subsidiary flood arch to S; both approximately 24 ft spans. Squared granite springers rise from natural rocky outcrops, squared voussoirs, rubble spandrel, soffits, abutments and parapet, latter with dressed granite coping.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Bridge of Ken is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, indicating its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1868, -4.1698
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 3UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17792358 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Bridge of Ken?
- High Bridge of Ken is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 3UE).
- Is High Bridge of Ken a listed building?
- High Bridge of Ken is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is High Bridge of Ken free to visit?
- Yes, High Bridge of Ken is free to enter.
- How do I get to High Bridge of Ken?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 3UE. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.