Building record MAB29180 - BISHOP'S BRIDGE
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Summary
Bridge, built in the 17th Century by the Bishop of Brechin, dated 1767.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 3059
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NK 0717 3666 (25m by 10m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NK03NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Cruden |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Bridge, built in the 17th Century by the Bishop of Brechin, dated 1767. The arch was rebuilt in the 18th century (1763) by the Earl of Errol when it was widened by corbel-stones over the original abutments. It has single segmental arch, rubble-built, with dressed voussoirs having margin. The Arms of the Earl of Erroll and Bishop James Drummond are carved on tablets built into the south side of the bridge. The bridge is in good condition, and still in use.
Period Notes
Built 1697; rebuilt 1763.
Listed 16/04/1971.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 317 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, CRUDEN 3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 3059;
- NMR Card Number: NK03NE63;
- NRHE Numlink: 101475;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NK03NE0046;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3059 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/101475 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 29 2022 4:03PM
