Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMinnoch,Old Bridge of
Old bridge of

Minnoch,Old Bridge of

Scotland
HES SM4286
Site type
Old bridge of
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Old Bridge of Minnoch is a stone bridge located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The bridge crosses the River Minnoch and represents an example of medieval or early modern bridge construction in the region. Its precise dating remains uncertain within the scholarly record, though it reflects the importance of river crossings for local communication and commerce in southern Scotland. The structure demonstrates the practical engineering of its period, employing stone masonry construction typical of Scottish bridges of the medieval and early modern era.

Minnoch,Old Bridge of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Minnoch,Old Bridge of?

The Old Bridge of Minnoch is a stone bridge located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4286.

Who is responsible for protecting Minnoch,Old Bridge of?

Minnoch,Old Bridge of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM4286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Minnoch,Old Bridge of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cordorcan, cairn 750m NE of (4.2 km), Dalvaird, cairn 320m NNE of (4.5 km), Deil's Dike,linear earthwork,Hill of Ochiltree (5 km).

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