Building record MAB35653 - BRIDGE OF TANAR
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Summary
Bridge built in the mid 18th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 3128
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 4802 9652 (37m by 46m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO49NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Aboyne and Glentanar |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Bridge built in the mid 18th century. Single span segmental-arched hump-back bridge over the Water of Tanar. Built of granite rubble with rubble coping. It has a rubble arch-ring and splayed, stepped down wing walls. The bridge was on the original Firmounth Road drove road which may also have been used by or built by the Military in the 18th century.
Period Notes
Late 18thC.
FRASER, GM, 1921, THE OLD DEESIDE ROAD, 83-5 (Bibliographic reference). SAB516.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, ABOYNE 14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Sep 19 2015 , AAS-GR-15-09-229 - 233, AAS-GR-15-09-229 - 233 (Ground Photograph). SAB35824.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 3128;
- NMR Card Number: NO49NE26;
- NRHE Numlink: 80262;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO49NE0023;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3128 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/80262 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
May 5 2022 12:55PM
