MHG16149 - Chapelton Bridge, Killearnan
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- BRIDGE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
18th century single span bridge splayed at each end. Sloping parapet meets at gentle apex at centre of bridge and topped by two square blocks of stone, one on top of the other, as finials. Rubble; ashlar copes. <1>
Information from a participant in Black Isle Heritage Memories project. A pewter drinking ladle was chained to bridge wall. A well under the bridge is identified as St Andrew's Well. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG23696 Image/Photograph(s): Member of public. 03/2008. Chapelton Bridge and Chapelton Bridge Well. Colour. . Digital (scanned).
- <1> SHG24041 Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 8005.
- <2> SHG24970 Text/Report: McCullagh, C. 09/2010. Black Isle Heritage Memories: Remembering your Community Avoch, Culbokie and Tore. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital. T51 & T52.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5884 5010 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH55SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KILLEARNAN |
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External Links (3)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB8005 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://www.kweimar.de/Bilder_XML.php?ket=HL175 (View photographs and information on Scottish Highland Bridges website)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/111298 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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