MHG15739 - Bridge Over River Foyers, Lower Foyers, Foyers
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Type and Period (1)
- BRIDGE (Built, 19th Century - 1862 AD to 1862 AD)
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Full Description
Dated 1862. George McKay, Engineer. High single span tooled rubble bridge crossing Lower Foyers gorge. Tooled ashlar segmental arch ring, pulvinated string course and parapet cope. Parapet fitted with modern safety fence. Datestone with crest in centre of north face above arch. Approximate span; 70'. Inscription "Clarior e Tenebris". <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4950 2079 (38m by 10m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH42SE |
| Civil Parish | BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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External Links (3)
- http://kweimar.de/Bilder_XML.php?ket=HL152 (View more information on this bridge from a website about Highland Bridges)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB1881 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/228604 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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