Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Shankfoot Bridge
Shankfoot 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
Shankfoot Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB10317). 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 26/06/1986 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Glencairn NGR NX 74708 87215 Coordinates 274708, 587215 — Early 19th century. Roadbridge, single segmental arch carrying Loch Urr road over Castlefairn water. Rubble-built with red ashlar dressings; recessed arch rings; ramped, coped parapets, splayed towards approaches.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shankfoot Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1633, -3.9683
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17802912 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shankfoot Bridge?
- Shankfoot Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4EW).
- Is Shankfoot Bridge a listed building?
- Shankfoot Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Shankfoot Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shankfoot Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shankfoot Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4EW. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.