Bedford Bridge
Suspension Bridge (19th Century)
Site Name Bedford Bridge
Classification Suspension Bridge (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Falls Of Tarf
Canmore ID 313062
Site Number NN97NE 26
NGR NN 9831 7957
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/313062
- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Blair Atholl
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
Field Visit (25 September 2011)
This suspension bridge is situated in the upper reaches of Glen Tilt. The bridge carries a footpath over the Tarf Water by its confluence with Allt Garbh Buidhe.
It carries a memorial plaque which reads 'This bridge was erected in 1886 with funds contributed by his friends and others and by the Scottish Rights of Way Society Ltd to commemorate the death of Francis John Bedford aged 18 who was drowned near here on 25th August 1879.'
Visited by RCAHMS (GFG) 25 September 2011
