Strathrory, Bridge

NH67NE 14 66035 77565

Location formerly cited as NH 6603 7756.

Strathrory Bridge [NAT]

OS (GIS) AIB, April 2006.

(Location cited as NH 661 776). Bridge over Strathrory River, early 19th century. A rubble bridge with two segmental arches of unequal size and triangular cutwaters.

J R Hume 1977

From examination of photographs it is likely that the N arch has been rebuilt, which would account for the discrepancy in size.

Information from RCAHMS (SC) 16th August 1999

A photographic survey of the bridge, along with a close examination of the structure, was carried out ahead of proposed strengthening works on the bridge as part of proposed wind farm at Beinn Tharsuinn. The bridge was constructed in rubble masonry and has two segmental arches of unequal size and triangular cutwaters. Local stone was used in the construction, including granite and quartz. River pebbles, split into pieces appear to have been used too, likely broken by heat. Areas of quartz pebbles set into cement was used as a facing, which later fell off or was removed to reveal the stonework underneath. Parts of the bridge have been rebuilt or repaired, especially to the SW, which has concrete blocks and cement.

(Undated) information [post-1999, possibly December 2003] in NMRS.

This bridge carries the B9176 publiuc road over the Balnagown River, within upper Strath Rory.

Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 21 April 2006.

NH 620 810 (windfarm, centre); NH 6603 7756 (bridge) Prior to the construction of a windfarm at Beinn Tharsuinn, Easter Ross, a watching brief monitored the excavation of the access roads, turbine bases and ancillary features. The accompanying rebuilding of Strathrory road bridge (NH67NE 14) was also monitored for details of its internal architecture, and gave some interesting indications of its original construction by Thomas Telford in 1810-15 and subsequent history.

Report lodged with Highland SMR and NMRS.

Sponsor: Scottish Power.

D Lynn 2005

NH67NE 14 6603 7756

A rubble bridge with two segmental arches of unequal size and triangular cutwaters.

J R Hume 1977

From examination of photographs it is likely that the N arch has been rebuilt, which would account for the discrepancy in size.

Information from RCAHMS (SC) 16th August 1999

A photographic survey of the bridge, along with a close examination of the structure, was carried out ahead of proposed strengthening works on the bridge as part of proposed wind farm at Beinn Tharsuinn. The bridge was constructed in rubble masonry and has two segmental arches of unequal size and triangular cutwaters. Local stone was used in the construction, including granite and quartz. River pebbles, split into pieces appear to have been used too, likely broken by heat. Areas of quartz pebbles set into cement was used as a facing, which later fell off or was removed to reveal the stonework underneath. Parts of the bridge have been rebuilt or repaired, especially to the SW, which has concrete blocks and cement.