Thomas Telford's Bridge at Bridge of Alford
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Thomas Telford's Bridge at Bridge of Alford
Image: © Richard Kay Taken: 26 Jul 2011
Built in 1811 at a cost of £2000, a 3 span masonry arch bridge by the engineer who was to become the first President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. The bridge was reconstructed in 1987, according to the plaque on the west parapet.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.243117
Longitude
-2.728705