MHG3854 - Ness Suspension Bridge, 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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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6652 4515 (74m by 46m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64NE |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13359 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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