Building record MAB12247 - BRIDGE OF ALFORD
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Summary
Road bridge, dating from 1810-11, repaired 1829.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 19785
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5613 1717 (22m by 61m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ51NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Alford |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Road bridge, dating from 1810-11, repaired 1829. Three-span bridge of dressed stone with segmental arches and triangular cutwaters extending up to form semi-hexagonal pedestrian refuges. Central arch larger than other two. The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford, surveyed by William Minto, and the contractor was W. Farquharson.
Period Notes
Built 1810-11, rebuilt 1829.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 90 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Aug 20 1976 , H76/239/1, H76/239/1 (Ground Photograph). SAB13247.
Sep 11 2007 , DP 036175-81, DP 036175-81 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB13248.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 19785;
- NMR Card Number: NJ51NE64;
- NRHE Numlink: 120062;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ51NE0027;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB19785 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/120062 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 20 2024 1:13PM
