MHG15291 - Loch More Bridge Over River Thurso
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- BRIDGE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
1830-40. Twin arched rubble bridge; dressed rubble arch rings and triangular cutwaters; dressed rubble parapet pierced by small drainage vent over centre of each arch; slightly splayed approach. 60' overall span. Similar to Westerdale Bridge, also over River Thurso, dated 1834. <1>
A visitor to the HER website advised that the NGR for this bridge was incorrect (but the correct NGR is given in the LB record). Loch More Bridge is actually on the E shore of Loch More. Photographs are available on a website dedicated to Highland bridges (see link). <2><3>
Please note that the NGR that was originally used for this record ND 07233 46282 is also marked in the official Listed Building GIS layer from Historic Scotland (although the paper version is correct). Records DHG1441 and MHG38566 have been left as is to provide a concordance with NMRS and Historic Scotland data. The positions of both bridges have been checked with Google Street View. <4><5>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 7803.
- <2> SHG22709 Text/Correspondence: Private individual. 2008-11. Feedback from website visitor. Yes. Digital. W. Krueger, 23/08/2010.
- <3> SHG24670 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Krueger, W. Highland Bridges. Accessed 27/08/2010.
- <4> SHG24799 Verbal Communication: Carey, G. 2010-2011. Comment by Giles Carey, HER Officer.
- <5> SHG24735 Interactive Resource: Google. Google Streetview. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0838 4601 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND04NE |
| Civil Parish | HALKIRK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (3)
- http://kweimar.de/Bilder_XML.php?ket=HL122 (View more information on this bridge from a website about Highland Bridges)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7803 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/319589/loch-more-bridge (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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