Nith Viaduct, Dumfries is a Grade B listed building in the Dumfries and Galloway local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 26 June 1986. Viaduct. 1 related planning application.

Nith Viaduct, Dumfries

WRENN ID: rooted-foundation-primrose
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: Dumfries and Galloway
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 26 June 1986
Type: Viaduct
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Castle Douglas-Dumfries line opened 7.11.1859. Long, curving

Railway viaduct, formerly carrying double track (one track now

lifted) across River Nith. All built of red sandstone. 6

skewed wide segmental arches - mostly bull-faced ashlar,

including voussoirs - span river (outer arches for flood

relief), piers have cutwaters either side; 4 smaller dry

arches on E (Dumfriesshire) bank simply treated. Outer

pilaster strips and terminal piers; shallow parapet droved

ashlar.

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