Kinnel Bridge
| Kinnel Bridge | |
| Dumfriesshire | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Carrying: | B7020 |
| Crossing: | Kinnel Water |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NY08948501 |
| Location: | 55°9’4"N, 3°25’50"W |
| Structure | |
| History | |
| Built 1723 | |
| Information | |
The Kinnel Bridge is a Georgian road bridge near Templand in Dumfriesshire and a Category A listed structure. Todhillmuir Cottage forms a monument ensemble of category B.[1]
History
Contracts have been received that demonstrate William Luckup's commitment to the construction of the bridge. A plaque embedded in the bridge, however, identifies John Frew as the builder. That Frew could have built the bridge according to a design by Luckup is given as a possible explanation. The work was completed in 1723. In 1821 the Kinnel Bridge was expanded. The work was carried out by John MacDonald, who had previously gained experience in bridge building with Thomas Telford.[1]
Description
The masonry viaduct, which is made of rubble, is about half a mile south-east of Templand. It leads the B7020 in three brick segment arches over the Kinnel Water. The two northern arches spanning the Kinnel Water have identical dimensions. The southern, overland arch is smaller. The pointed icebreakers are heavier on the west side. The design of the east side goes back to MacDonald's extensions from 1821. Unlike the bridge, the parapets are made of stone blocks.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kinnel Bridge (Category A) - Listing detail (Historic Environment Scotland)