Monument record MHG22691 - Claggan, Achadh nan Gamhna Bridge Over River Aline
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| Grid reference | Centred NM 6971 4966 (50m by 50m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM64NE |
| Old County | ARGYLL |
| Civil Parish | MORVERN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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The Achadh Nan Gamhna bridge over the River Aline at Claggan, alternatively known as Achnagavin Bridge, was built in 1821. Of particular interest is the stone plaque, which features a Gaelic inscription in the centre and English in the surrounding oval. Mr. Donald Grant of the Celtic Congress, Glasgow suggested in 1965 that the Gaelic inscription may be translated as [ ? for the benefit of] visitors to the country this bridge was built by ?Robert ?Mc Quarrie 1821. (Info from Ardtornish Estate Archive).
Field Verification Project (West Lochaber) - J Robertson, 03/2004
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Record last edited
Aug 31 2009 4:07PM
