MHG8183 - Strathrory Bridge
Summary
An early C19 bridge over the Strathrory river.
Type and Period (1)
- BRIDGE (19th Century - 1810 AD to 1815 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
A stone bridge of rubble construction with two segmental arches constructed by Thomas Telford between 1810-1815.
It was Listed at category C in 1983.
A photographic survey of the existing structure was carried out by GUARD in March 2005 in advance of proposed strengthening as part of and in advance of the Beinn Tharsuinn Wind Farm development. <1>
The bridge was rebuilt and strengthened as part of a condition on a planning application submitted by Scottish Power. GUARD monitored the rebuild between April and September 2005. The stone used was local quartz and granite, with red sandstone acting as capping stones along the parapet walls on the top of the bridge. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22321 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Phillips, S.. 2005. Beinn Tharsuinn Topsoil Strip Monitoring and Strathrory Bridge Recording: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University (GUARD). 03/05/2005. Digital.
- <2> SHG25784 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Lynn, D.. 2005. Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm Construction and Strathrory Bridge Rebuilding: Data Structure Report. Glasgow University (GUARD). Paper and Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6603 7756 (50m by 50m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH67NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ROSSKEEN |
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Related Investigations/Events (3)
External Links (3)
- http://kweimar.de/Bilder_XML.php?ket=09_22 (View more information on this bridge from a website about Highland Bridges)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7847 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13715 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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