Carron Bridge
Bench Mark, Graffiti (20th Century), Road Bridge (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Carron Bridge
Classification Bench Mark, Graffiti (20th Century), Road Bridge (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) River Carron; Torran Dubh; Gledfield House
Canmore ID 79670
Site Number NH59SE 27
NGR NH 58536 91013
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/79670
- Council Highland
- Parish Kincardine (Sutherland)
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
NH59SE 27 58536 91013
Carron Bridge [NAT]
OS (GIS) MasterMap, February 2010.
(Location cited as NH 595 910). Ardgay Bridge over the River Carron, built 1818 by Alexander Thomas Luirson. This bridge is unusually early for a highland road bridge, reflecting the importance of the area. A tall segmental span of 28 yds (25.6m) strengthened with narrowly curved buttresses which connect with the abutment imposts. There is a small gated flood arch.
G Nelson 1990.
The following inscription was read on the bridge, from scaffolding erected for repair-work: This Bridge was erected at the expense of the 2nd District of Roads in Rosshire in MDCCCXVIII - Alex & Thos Muirson, Architects - Repaired 192 ? by Alex Grant Architects.
Information from Dr J Close-Brooks, May 1990.
This bridge carries an unclassified public road over the River Carron near Gledfield House.
Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 6 May 1998.
