Monument record MHG56486 - West Bridge, Insh

Summary

A late 19th century stone bridge, the western of the two stone bridges built together, in Insh.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 8105 0154 (7m by 7m)
Map sheet NH80SW
Operational Area INVERNESS NAIRN BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY
Civil Parish KINGUSSIE AND INSH
Geographical Area BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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Full Description

A stone road bridge at Insh village, near Kingussie.

‘From The Scotsman 26 June 1860 (Advertisement)
Contractors Wanted For BUILDING TWO STONE BRIDGES on the County Road in Badenoch, at the village of Insh, for terms of Plan and Specifications to be seen in the hands of Mr M’Rae, Kingussie, Clerk to the 10th District of Roads. Estimates to be given in to him up to the 7th day of July at 12 o’clock noon, when the work will be considered for, if approved Estimates are received.
Kingussie, 20th June 1860.’ <1>

Two photographs of the bridge were submitted by Raymond G Green in January 2012. <2>


<1> Green, R G, 2011, Photographs of West Bridge in Insh village (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG25952.

<2> Green, R G, 2011, Photographs of West Bridge in Insh village (Image/Photograph(s)). SHG25952.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Photograph(s): Green, R G. 2011. Photographs of West Bridge in Insh village. Colour. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Green, R G. 2011. Photographs of West Bridge in Insh village. Colour. Yes. Digital.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Feb 6 2014 3:00PM

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