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Inverness, Caledonian Canal, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge

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Swing Bridge (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Inverness, Caledonian Canal, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge

Classification Swing Bridge (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Caledonian Canal,three Merry Boys' Inn Bridge

Canmore ID 68627

Site Number NH64SE 53.01

NGR NH 6550 4384

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/68627

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Digital Images

'Tomnahurich Bridge Inverness...'. View of tail end and deck under construction
d:'1/8/38'
Photographed by P Craigie Fleming, Friars' Street, Inverness
copy of B91719/PO
'Tomnahurich Bridge Inverness...'. View of tail end and deck under construction
d:'1/8/38'
Photographed by P Craigie Fleming, Friars' Street, Inverness
copy of B91719/POInverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
View from NWInverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Oblique general view from south west of south side of bridge, with control cabin in foreground
Digital image of D 64121 CN'Tomnahurich Bridge Inverness. Temporary Bridge...'
d:'4/11/37'
Photographed by D Whyte, Inverness
 Sir William Arrol Collection Box 5Oblique aerial view centred on the cemetery, with the swing bridge adjacent, taken from the N.Aerial view of Torvean Swing Bridge, Inverness, looking SE.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Distant view of bridge from east, with neighbouring terrace of houses (right)Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
View from south west along the deck of the bridge, taken from next to the control cabin (right)Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
General view from east north east along the deck of the bridge, taken from its east end
Digital image of D 64111 CNInverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
View from east along south side of bridge
Digital image of D 64117.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Distant view of bridge from east, with neighbouring terrace of houses (right)Oblique aerial view centred on the cemetery, with the swing bridge adjacent, taken from the WSW.Oblique aerial view centred on the cemetery, with the swing bridge adjacent, taken from the N.Aerial view of the Bught, Inverness, looking W.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge, Bridgekeeper's Cottage
View across canal, from WInverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Detail of plaque commemorating the bridge, which was reconstructed in 1938 by Sir William Arrol & Co, to the design of engineers Crouch & Hogg and T Shirley Hawkins
Digital image of D 64119Oblique aerial view centred on the cemetery, with the swing bridge adjacent, taken from the WSW.Near aerial view of the Bught, Inverness, looking NW.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Distant view of bridge from east, with neighbouring terrace of houses (right)Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
General view of bridge from south east
Digital image D 64107Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
General view from east along the deck of the bridge, taken from its east end
Digital image of D 64112Oblique aerial view centred on the cemetery, with the swing bridge adjacent, taken from the S.Oblique aerial view centred on the cemetery, with the swing bridge adjacent, taken from the NE.Oblique aerial view centred on the cemetery, with the swing bridge adjacent, taken from the SW.Aerial view of Torvean, Caledonian Canal, Inverness, looking SSW.Aerial view of south-eastern section of Inverness, looking W.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Detailed view from north of control cabin, with expansion joint of bridge in foreground (bridge to left)Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
View from south west along the deck of the bridge, taken from next to the control cabin (right)Oblique aerial view centred on the cemetery, with the swing bridge adjacent, taken from the S.Aerial view of Torvean, Caledonian Canal, Inverness, looking W.Aerial view of The Bught, Inverness, looking NW.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
General view of bridge from north eastInverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Oblique view from east along south side of bridgeInverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
View from south west of south side of bridge, with pivot roller bearing visible (left)
Digital image of D 64123p. 37v  No. 2   'Caledonian Canal - looking South from Tomnahurich' bridge and
bridge keeper's house
Photograph Album No 109:  G.M.Simpson of Australia's Album, 1880General oblique aerial view of the town centred on the cemetery and the swing bridge, taken from the SSE.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Detailed view from north of control cabin, with expansion joint of bridge in foreground (bridge to left)Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Oblique view from east along south side of bridgeOblique aerial view centred on the cemetery, with the swing bridge adjacent, taken from the NNE.Near vertical aerial view of Tomnahurich Swing Bridge, Inverness, looking NE.Aerial view of south-eastern section of Inverness, looking W.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Distant view of bridge from north east, with neighbouring terrace of houses (right)Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
View from east of roller bearings and swing path at west end of the bridge, with control cabin in background
Digital image of D 64124Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Distant view of bridge from north east, with neighbouring terrace of houses (right)Aerial view of Tomnahurich, Inverness, looking NE.An oblique aerial view of Inverness, looking NE.Near aerial view of the Bught, Inverness, looking S.Aerial view of Holm Mills Bridge, Inverness, under construction, looking S.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
General view from east north east along the deck of the bridge, taken from its east endInverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
View from east along south side of bridgeInverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
Oblique general view from south west of south side of bridge, with control cabin in foregroundAerial view of Bucht Park, Inverness, looking ESE.Aerial view of Torvean, Caledonian Canal, Inverness, looking SW.Aerial view of Botanic Gardens and Bught Sports Centre, Inverness, looking NE.Inverness, Tomnahurich Swing Bridge over Caledonian Canal
View from south west of control cabin. with bridge visible to right

Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Inverness And Bona
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Inverness
  • Former County Inverness-shire

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