Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Minnoch Bridge
Minnoch Bridge — 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
Minnoch Bridge is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19311). 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 17/12/1979 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Minnigaff NGR NX 36236 74824 Coordinates 236236, 574824 — 1841. Vehicular bridge over Water of Minnoch; single track on E-W axis. Single span, with segmental arch. Rubble. Granite voussoirs and abutments. Stone parapets replaced by modern iron railings and concrete coping. — Minnoch Bridge was built in 1841, according to the NEW STATISTICAL ACCOUNT. The bridge is featured in THE FIVE RED HERRINGS by Dorothy L Sayers; the place where "the body" was discovered is situated to the NW of the bridge.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Minnoch Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0409, -4.5644
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 6SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q56624191 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minnoch Bridge?
- Minnoch Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 6SR).
- Is Minnoch Bridge a listed building?
- Minnoch Bridge is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Minnoch Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Minnoch Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Minnoch Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 6SR. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.