Monument record MHG3854 - Ness Suspension Bridge, Inverness

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Grid reference Centred NH 6652 4515 (74m by 46m)
Map sheet NH64NE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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NH64NE 141 665 451

Bridge History - Inverness Stone Bridge of 7 arches built 1681-4. Fell down due to bursting of canal bank. Depicted in a painting by Turner. It had a hollow 'leg' used as a prison which was infested with rats, then it was used for the mentally handicapped. The stone from the bridge was used to prevent erosion at Ness Islands. It was taken from Beauly Priory to build the bridge - possibly freshly quarried for the Priory? Recycled. Cost &1300.00 by subscription.

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Mar 27 2013 4:24PM

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