Garron Bridge
The Garron Bridge , also Shira Bridge or Gearr Abhainn Bridge , is a stone arch bridge over the Gearr Abhainn , as the last section of the Shira is called after the exit from the Dubh Loch . It is located in the east of the Scottish Council Area Argyll and Bute near the city of Inveraray . The A83 , which connects the south of the region to the Kintyre peninsula with the Central Belt , used to run over this bridge. The bridge was then replaced by a new road bridge running directly to the north. In 1971 the Garron Bridge was included in the Scottish Monuments List in the highest category A. The Garron Bridge formerly belonged to the Garron Lodge to the west , which, like the decorative wall between the building and the bridge, is also listed as a Category A monument. Robert Morris acted as the architect of the bridge, which was built in 1747 .
description
The quarry stone bridge has a single segment arch. Both the arch and the pillars are decorated; the pillars end with decorative balls. The roadway is bordered on both sides by a balustrade . The original paved roadway is still in very good condition under newer layers. Based on its course, it becomes clear that the road once described a steeper arch over the bridge, which was flattened over the years. A total of one road surface from the Victorian era and six others from the 20th century were found.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Entry on Garron Bridge in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
- ↑ Entry on New Bridge in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Garron Bridge in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 14 ′ 45.1 ″ N , 5 ° 2 ′ 43.6 ″ W.