Monument record MHG28704 - Achranich Bridge

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Location

Grid reference Centred NM 7056 4727 (50m by 50m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NM74NW
Old County ARGYLL
Civil Parish MORVERN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Full Description

This bridge over the River Rannoch to the E of Ardtornish Estate yard is known locally as the 1851 bridge, though a dated inscription could not be located.
Field Verification Project (West Lochaber) - J Robertson, 03/2004
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NM74NW 18 7056 4727

Achranich Bridge [NAT]
OS 1:2500 map, 1975.

For Ardtornish House or Tower (NM 7033 4753) and related buildings, see NM74NW 13.

The road crosses the river by a hump-backed rubble bridge, perhaps of c. 1850.
J Gifford 1992.

This bridge carries an estate road over the Rannoch River to the E of Achranich steading (NM74NW 12.00).
Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 22 October 1998.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Publication/Monograph: Gifford, J. 1992. Highland and Islands. The Buildings of Scotland. Paper (Original). 577.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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