MHG30745 - Northern bridge, former A87, Loch Loyne
Summary
A stone arch bridge forming part of the original route of the A87, now submerged.
Type and Period (1)
- ARCH BRIDGE (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Part of 'Old road to the Isles' from Tomdoun to Cluanie Inn, approx. 9 mile section. Shown on the 1st edition OS map.
Information supplied by Mr and Mrs Duberley, 02/04/02. <1>
Photographs of this bridge and other nearby features were taken by Rob Malpas in January 2010. The photographs and a written account can be found on the web (see link to page at bottom of record). <2><3>
This bridge is named on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map as "Drochaid nam Paiteachain". <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23633 Verbal Communication: Member of public. SMR information. Mr & Mrs Dubberley, 02/04/2002.
- <2> SHG24681 Interactive Resource/Webpage: Malpas, R. 2010. A87 (Loch Loyne) - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG22709 Text/Correspondence: Private individual. 2008-11. Feedback from website visitor. Yes. Digital. Rob Malpas, 25/01/2010.
- <4> SHG23411 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1881. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 1536 0476 (11m by 24m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH10SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENSHIEL |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A87_(Loch_Loyne) (A87 (Loch Loyne) - Roader's Digest: SABRE Wiki entry)
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