Building record MAB11773 - CRAIGMIN BRIDGE
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Summary
Bridge, built in circa 1773, possibly by Robert Adam.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 15542
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4409 6212 (47m by 19m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ46SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Rathven |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Bridge, built in circa 1773, possibly by Robert Adam. It is a high picturesque 2-tier rubble estate bridge with tooled rubble dressing, which is spanning a deep valley. The lower single span is supporting a double span. The lower arch spans 36.6 feet (11.2 metres), and the upper arches each span 28 feet (8.5 metres). The arch rings are constructed from tooled rubble, and the upper pair are linked by a mural passage with a shallow round-headed niche in the upper spandrel. There are end buttresses, and an undulating low rubble parapet with a later concrete cope. The design of the bridge is highly unusual. It is possible that the lower arch is earlier, but when Letterfourie House (NJ46SW0035) was built and a carriage drive required, the second tier was added to accommodate horse drawn vehicles. The lower bridge would have had too steep an approach over the gorge for these. The approach from the West to Letterfourie was by this route.
Period Notes
Built in circa 1773. Designated on 22/02/1972.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 184 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Aug 18 1990 , KN 20-33, KN 20-33 (Ground Photograph). SAB33818.
Jan 1 1990 , AAS/GR/90/CT85,93,96-99, AAS/GR/90/CT85,93,96-99 (Ground Photograph). SAB32789.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, RATHVEN 7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 15542;
- NMR Card Number: NJ46SW35;
- NRHE Numlink: 133305;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ46SW0029;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15542 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/133305 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. RATHVEN 7.
- --- SAB32789 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1990 . AAS/GR/90/CT85,93,96-99. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/90/CT85,93,96-99.
- --- SAB33818 Ground Photograph: Aug 18 1990 . KN 20-33. Black & White. KN 20-33.
- --- SAB730 Bibliographic reference: Hume, JR. 1977. Industrial Archaeology of Scotland. 184.
Finds (1)
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Record last edited
Jan 13 2025 10:23AM
