Fort William, Inverlochy Bridge
Suspension Bridge (19th Century)
Site Name Fort William, Inverlochy Bridge
Classification Suspension Bridge (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Lochyside; Castle Pool; Inverlochy; River Lochy
Canmore ID 345118
Site Number NN17NW 67
NGR NN 12415 75738
NGR Description NN 12386 75770 to NN 12435 75710
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/345118
- Council Highland
- Parish Kilmallie
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Lochaber
- Former County Inverness-shire
Construction
NN17NW 67 from 12386 75770 to 12435 75710
In the mid 19th century James Dredge built a suspension bridge, similar in design to that at Bridge of Oich (NH30SW 11 ), to replace the ferry at the lowest crossing point of the River Lochy. The bridge was replaced by a concrete structure designed by Sir Owen Williams in 1928.
Information from RCAHMS (PMcK) 17 September 2014.
Sabre-roads.org.uk n.d.
