Helmsdale Bridge
River Helmsdale; Helmsdale, Old Bridge
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Helmsdale Bridge
Year built :
1811
Designer/builder :
Thomas Telford
Length :
21 + 21 m
Current use :
road
Over :
River Helmsdale
Type :
arch
Material :
coursed rubble
Grid Reference.:
ND 0259 1538
Comments :
It is a high bridge with two segmental spans of 70 feet which are 25 feet above the water. The bridge is of coursed rubble and stands with great strength over the river which drains a steep, bleak inland area spattered with lochs of all sizes. [1]