Building record MAB4411 - BRIDGE OF AVON
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Summary
Bridge of Avon (formerly known as Bridge of Campdalemore), originally built in 1754 by the 33rd regiment to carry the military road between Coupar Angus and Fort George over the River Avon.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 8919
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1496 2014 (38m by 10m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ12SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Kirkmichael |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bridge of Avon (formerly known as Bridge of Campdalemore), originally built in 1754 by the 33rd regiment to carry the military road between Coupar Angus and Fort George over the River Avon. It is a two arched rubble bridge, higher at the West bank than the East, with unequal stone arch ring. The larger Western arch passes over the main stream. There are triangular cut waters. The original parapet was removed to accommodate a temporary iron girder bridge, and there are some breeze block repairs. The smaller arch was destroyed in 1829 by a flood, and there was further flood damage in circa 1976. A plaque at Well of Lecht near Tomintoul commemorates the building of a road in 1754 'from here to Spey by the 33rd Reg' which passes over Bridge of Avon.
Period Notes
Built 1754; partly reconstructed 1829; flood damaged 1976.
LAUDER, DI, 1830, FLOODS OF AUGUST, 190,PL XLVI (Bibliographic reference). SAB1061.
GAFFNEY, V, 1976, TOMINTOUL, ITS GLENS & PEOPLE, 35 (Bibliographic reference). SAB585.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 181 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
Apr 10 1979 , AG 3-15, AG 3-15 (Ground Photograph). SAB30288.
Jan 1 1979 , AAS/GR/79/CT26,29,33,37, AAS/GR/79/CT26,29,33,37 (Ground Photograph). SAB33265.
Jan 1 1979 , AAS/GR/79/CT57-9,70,75-6, AAS/GR/79/CT57-9,70,75-6 (Ground Photograph). SAB33266.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 8919;
- NMR Card Number: NJ12SW12;
- NRHE Numlink: 73405;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ12SW0005;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB8919 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/73405 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB1061 Bibliographic reference: LAUDER, DI. 1830. FLOODS OF AUGUST. 190,PL XLVI.
- --- SAB30288 Ground Photograph: Apr 10 1979 . AG 3-15. Black & White. AG 3-15.
- --- SAB33265 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1979 . AAS/GR/79/CT26,29,33,37. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/79/CT26,29,33,37.
- --- SAB33266 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1979 . AAS/GR/79/CT57-9,70,75-6. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/79/CT57-9,70,75-6.
- --- SAB585 Bibliographic reference: GAFFNEY, V. 1976. TOMINTOUL, ITS GLENS & PEOPLE. 35.
- --- SAB730 Bibliographic reference: Hume, JR. 1977. Industrial Archaeology of Scotland. 181.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 14 2021 2:42PM
