Carrbridge Old Packhorse Bridge

Carr Bridge, Old Packhorse Bridge Over River Dunain; River Dulnain; 'Funeral Bridge'

Carrbridge Old Packhorse Bridge

Carrbridge Old Packhorse Bridge

Carrbridge Old Packhorse Bridge

Carrbridge Old Packhorse Bridge

Carrbridge Old Packhorse Bridge

Year built :

1717

Designer/builder :

John Niccelsone

Length :

24 m

Current use :

by-passed

Over :

River Dunain

Type :

arch

Material :

rough rubble

Grid Reference.:

NH 9063 2293

Comments :

It cost £ 100 - quite a considerable sum in 1717 - and when it was built was called Lyne of Dalrachney bridge. It is 2,5 yards wide, bur between parapets this would have narrowed to 7 feet only. So it was clearly only meant for men and horses. [1, 11]

Historic