Bankend

Settlement in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Bankend

Northpark Farm Access Access track to Northpark Farm. — Northpark Farm Access Credit: David Dixon

Bankend is a small village located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Situated near the River Nith, the village is known for its picturesque countryside and peaceful surroundings. Bankend is primarily a residential area, with a mix of traditional stone houses and more modern developments.

The village is surrounded by farmland and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. There are several walking and cycling paths in the area, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Bankend is located a short drive from the town of Dumfries, where residents can find a range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and schools. The village also has good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Bankend is a charming and tranquil village, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Bankend Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.001693/-3.5222513 or Grid Reference NY0268. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Northpark Farm Access Access track to Northpark Farm.

Northpark Farm Access

Access track to Northpark Farm.

B725 approaching Bankend

B725 approaching Bankend

B725 Upper Locharwoods

B725 Upper Locharwoods

Sheep Grazing near Lanarkland Farm

Sheep Grazing near Lanarkland Farm

Path between Fields near Highmains Farm

Path between Fields near Highmains Farm

Path towards Highmains Hill

Path towards Highmains Hill

Access Road towards Craigwood

Access Road towards Craigwood

Caerlaverock Parish Church and Churchyard Church dated 1781, Category B listed building (LB3801 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3801" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3801">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic Environment Scotland).

Caerlaverock Parish Church and Churchyard

Church dated 1781, Category B listed building (LB3801 Link

Historic Environment Scotland).

Caerlaverock Church, Bankend Church dated 1781, Category B listed building (LB3801 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3801" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3801">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic Environment Scotland).

Caerlaverock Church, Bankend

Church dated 1781, Category B listed building (LB3801 Link

Historic Environment Scotland).

Caerlaverock Parish Church Church dated 1781, Category B listed building (LB3801 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3801" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3801">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic Environment Scotland).

Caerlaverock Parish Church

Church dated 1781, Category B listed building (LB3801 Link

Historic Environment Scotland).

Caerlaverock Parish War Memorial, Bankend A simple memorial in the form of a Celtic cross with shaft and plinth. By 1956 it had become overgrown and hidden by trees, but the trees were then removed, repairs carried out and WW2 names added to the east panel (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/63350" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/63350">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Imperial War Museum).

Caerlaverock Parish War Memorial, Bankend

A simple memorial in the form of a Celtic cross with shaft and plinth. By 1956 it had become overgrown and hidden by trees, but the trees were then removed, repairs carried out and WW2 names added to the east panel (Link

Imperial War Museum).

Bankend Road War Memorial About ¾ mile along the road from Bankend to Dumfries is a simple memorial in the form of a Celtic cross with shaft and plinth dedicated to the parishioners of Caerlaverock Parish (Bankend and Glencaple) killed during the First World War.

By 1956 the memorial had become overgrown and hidden by trees, but the trees were then removed, repairs carried out and WW2 names added to the east panel (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/63350" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/63350">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Imperial War Museum).

Bankend Road War Memorial

About ¾ mile along the road from Bankend to Dumfries is a simple memorial in the form of a Celtic cross with shaft and plinth dedicated to the parishioners of Caerlaverock Parish (Bankend and Glencaple) killed during the First World War. By 1956 the memorial had become overgrown and hidden by trees, but the trees were then removed, repairs carried out and WW2 names added to the east panel (Link

Imperial War Museum).

Caerlaverock Green Bowls Club 2022 Ten years on from a previous view <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4613787">NY0268 : Caerlaverock Green Bowls Club</a> the bowling green has become sadly neglected; ragwort and rank grasses have taken over.

Caerlaverock Green Bowls Club 2022

Ten years on from a previous view NY0268 : Caerlaverock Green Bowls Club the bowling green has become sadly neglected; ragwort and rank grasses have taken over.

Droopy Tree near Upper Locharwoods On the road to Bankend

Droopy Tree near Upper Locharwoods

On the road to Bankend

Bankend Village Bridge across the Lochar Water

Bankend Village

Bridge across the Lochar Water

Road blocked ahead By cottages at High Greenmill.

Road blocked ahead

By cottages at High Greenmill.

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Shaw The house at the end of this straight drive. Highmains Hill is in the distance.

Shaw

The house at the end of this straight drive. Highmains Hill is in the distance.

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Craigwood The name of the house and the woodland.

Craigwood

The name of the house and the woodland.

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Bankend is located at Grid Ref: NY0268 (Lat: 55.001693, Lng: -3.5222513)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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