Building record MAB17267 - BRIDGE OF ALVAH
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Summary
A magnificent semi-circular rubble arch bridge, with a chamber in the west abutment, which crosses the River Deveron.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 2883
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6801 6107 (31m by 30m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ66SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Alvah |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A magnificent semi-circular rubble arch bridge, with a chamber in the west abutment, which crosses the River Deveron. Part of the picturesque landscape of Duff House, it was built between 1771-1773, designed by the Duke of Fife, possibly with Thomas Reid and James Robertson, mason. It is single span and incorporates a small room in the west abutment. The bridge is built of sneck-harled and random rubble with an ashlar coped parapet. The mural room has pointed arch openings - a doorway to the north and window to the south, with a pointed barrel vault and a fireplace to the interior.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 169 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Apr 4 2015 , AAS-GR-15-05-001 - 004, AAS-GR-15-05-001 - 004 (Ground Photograph). SAB20818.
Apr 17 1985 , EF 27-37, EF 27-37 (Ground Photograph). SAB13992.
Apr 17 1985 , EG 1-5, EG 1-5 (Ground Photograph). SAB13993.
Aug 22 1976 , H76/248/1, H76/248/1 (Ground Photograph). SAB20698.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, ALVAH 2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ66SE98;
- NRHE Numlink: 110833;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ66SE0047;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2883 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/110833 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB13992 Ground Photograph: Apr 17 1985 . EF 27-37. Black & White. EF 27-37.
- --- SAB13993 Ground Photograph: Apr 17 1985 . EG 1-5. Black & White. EG 1-5.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. ALVAH 2.
- --- SAB20698 Ground Photograph: Aug 22 1976 . H76/248/1. Black & White. H76/248/1.
- --- SAB20818 Ground Photograph: Apr 4 2015 . AAS-GR-15-05-001 - 004. Digital. AAS-GR-15-05-001 - 004.
- --- SAB730 Bibliographic reference: Hume, JR. 1977. Industrial Archaeology of Scotland. 169.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 24 2026 10:10AM
