Angus HER - NO65NW0060 - BRECHIN BRIDGE

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Period Details

PeriodOrderProbabilityRadiocarbon DatesDate BuiltDate of DestructionDate of Loss
Medieval (1100 - 1560 AD) A100    
Post-Medieval (from 1560 AD) B100    
13th Century C90 1220  
15th Century D100 1469  
18th Century E100    

Period Notes

Period Notes The first bridge to span the river to the south of Brechin is thought to date from circa 1220. It was replaced in circa 1469 by the current bridge. The north arch fell in the 18th century, and in 1786 it was replaced and the west side of the bridge widened. It was listed on 11/06/1971.

Architect Details

Architect Details 18th century widening and north arch built by engineer Alexander Stevens.