Building record MAB14340 - WEST BRIDGE, CULLEN HOUSE
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Summary
Bridge, still in use, built in 1744 by William Adam.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 2220
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5058 6623 (62m by 55m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Cullen |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Bridge, still in use, built in 1744 by William Adam. It is a tall, single-span bridge, constructed of squared tooled granite with ashlar dressings, with a height of 19.5 m (64 feet) and a span of 25.6 m (84 feet). A granite ashlar arch ring is flanked by pilastered buttresses. Masonry causeways link the bridge with the sides of the gorge, and there is a band course present. Set in the centre of the north face of the parapet is a damaged square inscribed plaque. The parapet has an unusual interlocking keyed and tooled ashlar cope, with the detailing similar to that seen at Nethermill Bridge (Aberdeenshire HER NJ86NW0064) and the Bridge of Boyndie (Aberdeenshire HER NJ66SE0251). The bridge crosses the Burn of Cullen, which forms the boundary between Cullen and Rathven, and forms the west entrance to the House of Cullen (NJ56NW0003).
Period Notes
Built in 1744. Designated on 22/02/1972. Upgraded from a B listing to an A listing on 25/04/1989.
Author unknown, 1799, OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT, 126 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1845.
COLVIN, H, 1978, BIOG DICT OF BRIT ARCHITECTS, 59 (Bibliographic reference). SAB270.
Aug 12 1989 , JG 23, JG 23 (Ground Photograph). SAB33711.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, CULLEN 3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Sep 10 1996 , AAS/96/17/G42/5-7, AAS/96/17/G42/5-7 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB31294.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 2220;
- NMR Card Number: NJ56NW6;
- NRHE Numlink: 118294;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56NW0045;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2220 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/118294 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. CULLEN 3.
- --- SAB1845 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1799. OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT. 126.
- --- SAB270 Bibliographic reference: COLVIN, H. 1978. BIOG DICT OF BRIT ARCHITECTS. 59.
- --- SAB31294 Air-oblique Photograph: Sep 10 1996 . AAS/96/17/G42/5-7. Black & White. AAS/96/17/G42/5-7.
- --- SAB33711 Ground Photograph: Aug 12 1989 . JG 23. Black & White. JG 23.
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Record last edited
Mar 4 2020 5:34PM
