Ardtornish Estate
Suspension Footbridge (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Ardtornish Estate
Classification Suspension Footbridge (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Abhainn A Ghlinne Ghill
Canmore ID 331295
Site Number NM65SE 24
NGR NM 69920 50112
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/331295
- Council Highland
- Parish Morvern
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Lochaber
- Former County Argyll
External Reference (11 April 2007)
Samuel Barham, circa 1892. Cast-iron and timber mono-cable suspension bridge over the Abhainn a Ghlinne Ghill water on the Ardtornish Estate. 10 thin cast-iron hanger frames, suspended evenly along single iron bar, supported by cast-iron pipe A-frame pylons to either riverside. Pylons set on dressed stone piers with stone foundation into riverbank. Pylons supported by tensile cast-iron cables anchored to hillsides. Hanger frames linked by timber bearers, carrying crossways spanning timber slats to form deck. Timber walkways to either side linking deck to ground level on either side.
Information from Historic Scotland Listed Building Report
