MHG23741 - Old Calder Bridge - Newtonmore
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Type and Period (1)
- BRIDGE (19th Century to 20th Century - 1818 AD (throughout) to 1978 AD (throughout))
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The original Calder Bridge was designed by Thomas Telford for the Commissioners for Highland Roads and Bridges as part of the new road from Kingussie to Fort William which opened in 1818.
The bridge had been listed at Category A.
The bridge was seriously damaged by flooding in 1978 and was demolished. A replacement bridge was constructed just to the southeast. <1>
Three photographs of the replacement bridge constructed were submitted by Wolfgang Krueger in July 2011. <2>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 7054 9867 (34m by 43m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN79NW |
| Civil Parish | KINGUSSIE AND INSH |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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External Links (2)
- http://www.newtonmore.com/things-to-do/in-newtonmore/heritage-trail/other-points-of-interest/k-calder-bridge.html (View webpage for Calder Bridge)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/111580 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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