Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie
In or near Strathdon.
East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie is a category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16180). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 11/09/1984 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Strathdon National Park Cairngorms NGR NJ 41809 11297 Coordinates 341809, 811297 — Probably 18th century. Single segmental-arched, slightly humped bridge over Deskry Water, sited immediately to E of Rippachie Farm and Mill at E parish boundary. Snecked rubble with voussoirs, flat-coped parapet, squared rubble base under arch, single cutwater to SW and slightly splayed approaches. — The East Bridge at Rippachie is one of a very few surviving early bridges in the parish. Severe flooding in 1829 caused the loss of all but two bridges on the River Don and may have impacted on those over the lesser waterways. There were originally two bridges at Rippachie, hence the 'East Bridge'.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Bridge is a bridge located over Deskry Water in Rippachie, within the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1888, -2.9644
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB36 8XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- wikidata: Q56621950 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie?
- East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB36 8XP).
- What is East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie?
- East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie?
- Drivers can use postcode AB36 8XP.
- Is East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie a listed building?
- East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie free to visit?
- Yes, East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Bridge, Deskry Water, Rippachie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB36 8XP. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.