Building record MAB15340 - CRAIGPOT
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Summary
Suspension footbridge, built in the mid to late 19th century, with a span of 141 feet.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6273 1878 (15m by 55m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ61NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Keig |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Suspension footbridge, built in the mid to late 19th century, with a span of 141 feet. There are two single wire cables slug over pairs of cast-iron Tuscan columns, similar to those on the 'Shakkin Briggie' (NJ 8977 0261). The decking is constructed from diagonally-laid wooden slates.
Period Notes
Built 1867.
SHEPHERD, IAG, 1994, GORDON: AN ILLUSTRATED ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE (Bibliographic reference). SAB3361.
SHEPHERD, I.A.G.S., 2006, DONSIDE & STRATHBOGIE: ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE (Bibliographic reference). SAB3366.
Jul 1 1984 , SC 990453, SC 990453 (Ground Photograph). SAB20276.
Jul 3 1984 , BK 31-36, BK 31-36 (Ground Photograph). SAB33285.
Mar 3 2003 , D 50451 CN, D 50451 CN (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB20275.
Sep 11 2007 , DP 036185, DP 036185 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB20274.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ61NW11;
- NRHE Numlink: 132123;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ61NW0009;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/132123 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB20274 Air-oblique Photograph: Sep 11 2007 . DP 036185. Digital. DP 036185.
- --- SAB20275 Air-oblique Photograph: Mar 3 2003 . D 50451 CN. Colour Negative. D 50451 CN.
- --- SAB20276 Ground Photograph: Jul 1 1984 . SC 990453. Black & White. SC 990453.
- --- SAB33285 Ground Photograph: Jul 3 1984 . BK 31-36. Black & White. BK 31-36.
- --- SAB3361 Bibliographic reference: SHEPHERD, IAG. 1994. GORDON: AN ILLUSTRATED ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE. N.
- --- SAB3366 Bibliographic reference: SHEPHERD, I.A.G.S.. 2006. DONSIDE & STRATHBOGIE: ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE. N.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 5 2018 4:22PM
