Building record MAB6124 - ABERLOUR FOOTBRIDGE
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Summary
Suspension footbridge, built in circa 1900 by James Abernethy and Co., engineers and builders, Aberdeen.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 20873
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2622 4290 (83m by 76m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ24SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Aberlour |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Suspension footbridge, built in circa 1900 by James Abernethy and Co., engineers and builders, Aberdeen. It is long, narrow and low to the water. The pylons are tapered lattice girders finished with ball and spike finials and cross braced, while the walkway is a diamond lattice girder, and it is hung from the suspension wire rope main cables by links. The approximate span is 320 feet (98 metres). It is the only surviving suspension bridge in Moray. It is also known as the 'Penny Bridge', as the Elchies Estate charged a penny toll.
Period Notes
Built circa 1900. Listed designation given on 14/10/1986, status changed from a B to an A on 09/11/1987.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 168 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
MCKEAN, C, 1987, MORAY: AN ILLUSTRATED ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE, p.158 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1142.
Nelson, G, 1990, Highland Bridges, p.86 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1306.
Sep 20 1980 , Untitled Source (Ground Photograph). SAB30415.
Sep 20 1980 , Untitled Source (Ground Photograph). SAB30416.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 20873;
- NMR Card Number: NJ24SE22;
- NRHE Numlink: 16370;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ24SE0014;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB20873 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16370 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1142 Bibliographic reference: MCKEAN, C. 1987. MORAY: AN ILLUSTRATED ARCHITECTURAL GUIDE. N. p.158.
- --- SAB1306 Bibliographic reference: Nelson, G. 1990. Highland Bridges. p.86.
- --- SAB30415 Ground Photograph: Sep 20 1980 . Colour Transparency.
- --- SAB30416 Ground Photograph: Sep 20 1980 . Black & White.
- --- SAB730 Bibliographic reference: Hume, JR. 1977. Industrial Archaeology of Scotland. 168.
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Record last edited
Mar 5 2018 3:46PM
