MHG52864 - Site of footbridge, Clach nan Cairteirea

Summary

The remains of a footbridge now superseded by a modern road bridge.

Type and Period (1)

  • FOOTBRIDGE (Built, 19th Century to 20th Century - 1871 AD? to 1902 AD)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The remains of a narrow footbridge were noted during a walkover survey in June 2008. A footbridge is first depicted on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map c.1902, prior to which the methods of crossing the burn were by foot sticks, stepping stones and a ford. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NN 09593 70950 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NN07SE
Civil Parish KILMALLIE
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Finds (0)

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Investigations/Events (1)

External Links (0)

Comments and Feedback

Do you have any more information about this record? Please feel free to comment with information and photographs, or ask any questions, using the "Disqus" tool below. Comments are moderated, and we aim to respond/publish as soon as possible.