Condition

6
Bridge
Post-Medieval
Highland

Description

A mortared stone bridge spanning a small burn which flows into the SE end of the Kyle of Durness at the HWM. The total length of the bridge is 16 m and the maximum width is 4.6 m. The arched span is 6.1 m long and reaches to a height of 4.7 m above the level of the water. There is a modern replacement road bridge immediately adjacent. The construction of this second bridge has resulted in the partial destruction of its predecessor at the NE end. The surviving width of the older bridge at this point is only 2.7 m. This area of damage is now overgrown with vegetation. This bridge has been very badly damaged by the construction of its successor and is now no longer in use.

Location

237180.00
962880.00
27700
58.5235062
-4.7976103

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Closer view 28/08/2014 Closer view training1
Closer view
General view, looking east, modern road bridge behind 28/08/2014 General view, looking east, modern road bridge behind training1
General view, looking east, modern road bridge behind

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
1747 28/08/2014 training1
Tidal state Low
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge >50m
Coastally eroding? not eroding
Threats structural damage/decay
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Access easily accessible - no restrictions
Local knowledge don't know
Description As described.
None

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