MHG12192 - Achany
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- ARCH BRIDGE (Built, 19th Century - 1820 AD to 1820 AD)
- ROAD BRIDGE (Built, 19th Century - 1820 AD to 1820 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
19th century, segmental arch across the Grudie Burn on the road from Lairg to Rosehall. <1>
This site was visited during a walkover survey in April 2009. An attractive single-arched rubble bridge probably dating to 1820 and the construction of the road. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG364 Text/Manuscript: Calder, Sinclair B.. 1974. The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland: A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900. The University of Strathclyde.
- <2> SHG25267 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Dagg, C. 2009. Achany Windfarm, Lairg, Sutherland, Underground Grid Connection: Archaeological Evaluation. Catherine Dagg. Digital. Site 8.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 5526 0346 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC50SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | LAIRG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/5129 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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