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MHG15753 - Old Bridge, Invermoriston

Summary

A mid 18th century bridge at Invermoriston built by Thomas Telford.

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Mid 18th c bridge, apparently predating but used by Telford in constructing the road here.

For further information see Listed Building details

JW 17-3-04

Drumnadrochit & Fort Augustus Local Plan, Oct 1991: P50/5.17. Visitor Facilities - Interpretation of the Telford Bridge is recommended.
J Aitken : 05/06/01.

The site was visited and photographed by Maya Hoole on the 26th of Feburary 2014. <1>

Information from the old bridge information board:
"The bridge was one of nearly a thousand built by Thomas Telford between 180[0] and 1819 as part of a general plan to improve Highland communications. The plan also included the Caledonian Canal built between 1803 and 1823. The absence of bridges was one of the main weaknesses of the Highland road system at that time and the bridge was an improvement to the existing military road between Inverness and Fort Augustus. It was started in 1805 but delays caused by a 'languid and inattentive contractor' and 'idle workers' resulted in a financial loss of £2,000 for the Guarantor, Sir John Campbell of Ardnamurchan, before final completion in 1813.
The bridge has suffered considerable vandalism in recent years. Please help conserve it by not disturbing the stone-work."

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Grid reference	Centred NH 4195 1657 (50m by 50m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH41NW
Civil Parish	URQUHART AND GLENMORISTON
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

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