MHG7572 - Auchindrean Bridge

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Type and Period (1)

  • SUSPENSION BRIDGE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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Lochbroom Local Plan, April 1999: P12/3.22. SAM.
J Aitken : 11/06/01.
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NH18SE 7 1953 8058

"...probably 1860's. A handsome lenticular-truss bridge of wrought-iron construction, with the wooden deck suspended from the truss by lattice girders. The abutments extend upwards to form semicircular corbelled piers, which support the ends of the trusses. Unique in Scotland."
Hume 1977

Designed by Sir John Fowler, circa. 1870.
SDD 1960 -

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Location

Grid reference Centred NH 1953 8058 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH18SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish LOCHBROOM

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