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Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge

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Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge, historic bridges in Scottish Highlands

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Carrbridge · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1717. Coordinates: 57.2839°, -3.8158°.

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Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge, also known as Coffin Bridge, is a historic packhorse bridge in the village of Carrbridge, in the Scottish Highlands. The bridge was built in 1717 to allow funeral processions to reach Duthil Church by crossing the River Dulnain. The parapets were washed away in the 19th century. In 1971 the bridge became a Category B listed building. It has become a popular tourist attraction.

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From the Wikipedia article

Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge, also known as Coffin Bridge, is a historic packhorse bridge in the village of Carrbridge, in the Scottish Highlands. The bridge was built in 1717 to allow funeral processions to reach Duthil Church by crossing the River Dulnain. The parapets were washed away in the 19th century. In 1971 the bridge became a Category B listed building. It has become a popular tourist attraction.

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Background

History

The packhorse bridge was constructed to allow funerals to proceed across the River Dulnain to Duthil Church. Brigadier-General Alexander Grant commissioned the bridge. Stonemason John Niccelsone constructed the bridge at Lynne of Dalrachney and the £100 cost was paid for out of stipends of Duthil Church. The bridge was completed in 1717 and floods in the 1829 Muckle Spate washed away the guard rails. The bridge also provided a way for tradesmen and locals to cross the river. It was listed as a scheduled monument on 29 December 1958 and subsequently de-scheduled on 5 April 2016. The bridge became a Category B listed building on 5 October 1971.

Description

The bridge in the village of Carrbridge is a popular tourist attraction and lies within the Cairngorms mountain area of Scotland. It has also been described as the coffin bridge. All that exists today is a slender arch across the River Dulnain. The width of the bridge between the missing side rails is . It is described in the Category B listing as a "High single span humpback rubble bridge; tooled rubble arch ring springing from natural rock abutment; neither surfacing nor parapet survive."

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Coordinates
57.2839, -3.8158
District
Highland
Postcode
PH23 3AB
Parliamentary constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Established
1717
Nearest railway station
Carrbridge0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge?
Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH23 3AB).
When was Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge built?
Built or established in 1717.
Who owns Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge?
Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge is owned by | maint =.
Is Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge a listed building?
Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Carrbridge, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH23 3AB.