Building record MAB34252 - POLHOLLICK BRIDGE
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Summary
Suspension footbridge across the River Dee, built in 1892 by James Abernethy and Co, Ferryhill Foundry, Aberdeen.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 9295
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 3438 9651 (63m by 39m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO39NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Suspension footbridge across the River Dee, built in 1892 by James Abernethy and Co, Ferryhill Foundry, Aberdeen. It is an iron bridge with lattice girder pylons, wire-rope cables, road suspenders and a lattice girder span. A plaque on the north pylon commemorates the gifting of the bridge to the public by Mr Alexander Gordon, Southwood, Hildenborough, Kent. The span is circa 170 feet (52 metres). It was restored in 2015 by Aberdeenshire Council.
Period Notes
Dated 1892.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, GLENMUICK 24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Sep 12 1978 , PRINTS, PRINTS (Ground Photograph). SAB15200.
Sep 12 1978 , SLIDES, SLIDES (Ground Photograph). SAB15199.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 9295;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NO39NW5;
- NRHE Numlink: 32466;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO39NW0004;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9295 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/32466 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 26 2024 12:59PM
