MHG35252 - Bridge - Old Military Road, Ratagan Forest
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- BRIDGE (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
This high arch single span stone bridge of unknown date has been superseded by the modern road and bridge.
M Logie (Highland Council) 1997; NMRS MS 1007/6.
In 2009 Forestry Commission Scotland commissioned C Shepherd to undertake a survey and assessment of those parts of the 18th century Military Road network crossing the National Forest Estate in Inverness, Ross & Skye, Lochaber and North Highland Forest Districts, in order to enable it to develop sustainable management strategies.
During the survey of Ratagan forest, this bridge was recorded and photographed. It was a high, single-spanned bridge, now isolated by the modern main road. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 9122 1966 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG91NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
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Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/145746 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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