Historic bridges · Central Scotland
West Leitholm Bridge
West Leitholm Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Leitholm Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB211). 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 01/02/1999 Supplementary Information Updated 01/02/1999 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Eccles NGR NT 78707 43982 Coordinates 378707, 643982 — Dated 1783 (?) with later repairs and alterations. Single-arched humped bridge spanning Lambden Burn. Squared coping to pointed rubble sandstone walls; cream sandstone dressings. Recessed segmental arches to outer elevations; cream sandstone voussoirs; raised keystones (inscribed 'AD 1783 (?)' to SE, weathered to NW); prominent sandstone corbels beneath surmounting parapets. Buttress to NE. Splayed walls at either end (differing lengths and extended to S); squat circular-plan piers. — An impressive, well-detailed bridge which still forms part of the main route in and out of Leitholm village.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Leitholm Bridge is a bridge located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6888, -2.3403
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD12 4JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852071 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Leitholm Bridge?
- West Leitholm Bridge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4JG).
- Is West Leitholm Bridge a listed building?
- West Leitholm Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West Leitholm Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, West Leitholm Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Leitholm Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4JG. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.