Building record MAB42024 - GLENURY VIADUCT
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Summary
Railway viaduct, opened circa 1850 by the Aberdeen Railway, and rebuilt in 1883-4.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 50258
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 8689 8690 (231m by 248m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO88NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fetteresso |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Railway viaduct, opened circa 1850 by the Aberdeen Railway, and rebuilt in 1883-4. It is a curved 14-span viaduct with wrought-iron plate girders (formerly wooden arches) on masonry piers. The reducing 4-stage stepped piers are of squared and snecked rubble at stages 1-3, concrete at stage 4. Surmounted by wrought-iron plate girder parapet. The structure was strengthened in 1977. The original structure was built with timber arches. Photographic survey of the viaduct was carried out in 2014 ahead of strengthening works.
Period Notes
Listed 23/03/2006
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 223 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Nov 26 2014 , APP/2014/3500, APP/2014/3500 (Ground Photograph). SAB20798.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 50258;
- NMR Card Number: NO88NE60;
- NRHE Numlink: 36945;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO88NE0027;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB50258 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36945 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 6 2022 10:36AM
