MHG14918 - Coulags Bridge, over Fionn-Abhainn River
Summary
Single span bridge by Thomas Telford, built c.1815.
Type and Period (1)
- ROAD BRIDGE (Built, 19th Century - 1815 AD to 1815 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
Drochaid fionn-amhain marked on 1st ed OS. Still in use today. <1>
A single span road bridge by Thomas Telford, c.1815. It was rebuilt or extensively repaired to the original design in 1880. It lies on the Contin-Strome Ferry Parliamentary road which was built between 1813 and 1819. <2>
Mr Mackenzie of Applecross was the contractor for this section of road, including this bridge, from Lochcarron up through the glen toward Acknasheen and was completed in 1817. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23635 Verbal Communication: White, H. Comment by Hilary White, HC Archaeologist.
- <2> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB 7255.
- <3> SHG25136 Text/Manuscript: Swan, P. 01/2011. Information on Coulags Bridge. Yes. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 95724 45104 (28m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG94NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHCARRON |
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External Links (3)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7255 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://www.kweimar.de/Bilder_XML.php?ket=HL115 (View photographs and information on Scottish Highland Bridges website)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/105497 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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