Bridge of Alvah

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Bridge of Alvah
Banffshire

The Bridge of Alvah
Location
Crossing: River Deveron
Location
Grid reference: NJ680610
Location: 57°38’19"N, 2°32’7"W
Structure
History
Built 1772
Information

The Bridge of Alvah, built in 1772, is a magnificent semicircular 'rubble arch' bridge over the River Deveron in Banffshire, a little south of Banff. The closest hamlet is Kirktown of Alvah, on the west side of the river.

The bridge carries no more than an estate road appurtenant to Duff House (leading from Montcoffer Mains across to Mill of Alvah) but it is noted for its elegance.

An unusal feature of the bridge is a chamber in the west abutment; a room incorporated within the structure for the toll collector.

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