Urie Bridge - Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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N 57° 16.485 W 002° 21.716
30V E 538474 N 6348150
Single segmental arch carrying the B993 over the River Urie and out of the Aberdeenshire town of Inverurie in north-east Scotland.
Waymark Code: WM18NHR
Location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/30/2023
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This single arch bridge takes the B993 Keithhall Road over the River Urie on the south-eastern edge of the Aberdeenshire town of Inverurie. The bridge was built in 1809 at a time when much work took place on the infrastructure of the town as it grew.
The large single segmental arch is of fine ashlar with granite voussoirs and simple hood moulding, along with massive rough ashlar spandrels. The parapets are of rubble and both approaches are curved.
The arch is best viewed from within the adjacent Inverurie Bass Cemetery where there is a fine view of its north side.
Length of bridge: 100 feet
Height of bridge: 30 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Date constructed: 1809
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: B993 Keithhall Road
Location:
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.
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