Building record MAB15227 - ORDMILL BRIDGE
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Summary
Remains of a suspension bridge dating from the late 19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6788 1788 (45m by 8m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ61NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Monymusk |
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Remains of a suspension bridge dating from the late 19th century. A now deckless footbridge with steel pylons, wire rope cables and iron rod suspenders. The deck was wooden and the railings of woven wire. The main and bracing cables could be tensioned by Harpers Patent tensions.
Period Notes
Built late 19thC.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 109 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Aug 20 1976 , H76/242/10-12, H76/242/10-12 (Ground Photograph). SAB20672.
Sep 20 1990 , SLIDES, SLIDES (Ground Photograph). SAB13777.
Sep 20 1990 , Untitled Source (Ground Photograph). SAB13778.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ61NE25;
- NRHE Numlink: 18046;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ61NE0021;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18046 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB13777 Ground Photograph: Sep 20 1990 . SLIDES. Colour Negative. SLIDES.
- --- SAB13778 Ground Photograph: Sep 20 1990 . Black & White.
- --- SAB20672 Ground Photograph: Aug 20 1976 . H76/242/10-12. Black & White. H76/242/10-12.
- --- SAB730 Bibliographic reference: Hume, JR. 1977. Industrial Archaeology of Scotland. 109.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 6 2021 1:55PM
