MHG16972 - Bridge Spanning Outfall of Lake Ospisdale, Skibo Castle

Summary

A modern stone walled bridge.

Type and Period (1)

BRIDGE (Modern - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)

Protected Status

Listed Building (C) 598: Skibo Castle Bridge spanning outfall of Lake Ospidale

Full Description

The stone walled bridge measures c. 30 m by 5 m. It consists of 6 arches & 9 columns on each side. A cobbled slope can be seen on eastern side of bridge leading to stepped concrete drop of approx. 1 m to bed. Sluice gates on western side. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24912 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Sneddon, D, Gheorghiou, D, Hansom, J and Shearer, I. 03/2010. East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment survey: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD). 12/9/10. Digital. Site 46.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 7339 8875 (35m by 12m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH78NW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	DORNOCH

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Skibo Castle (Monument) (MHG25219)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

East Sutherland Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (EHG3315)

External Links (2)

http://kweimar.de/Bilder_XML.php?ket=HL201 (View more information on this bridge from a website about Highland Bridges)
http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB598 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))

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