Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge
Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge, also known as Coffin Bridge, is a bridge in the village of Carrbridge in the Highlands of Scotland. The bridge was built in 1717 to allow funeral processions to reach Duthil Church by crossing the River Dulnain. The parapets were washed away in the 19th century. In 1971 the bridge became a Category B listed building. It is now a popular tourist attraction.
Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge Coffin Bridge | |
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Packhorse Bridge at Carrbridge | |
| Coordinates | 57°17′1.8″N 3°48′57.0″W |
| Crosses | River Dulnain |
| Locale | Carrbridge village |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge high single span humpback |
| Material | Tooled rubble |
| Width | 2.14 m (7.0 ft) |
| Longest span | 12 m (39 ft) |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| History | |
| Designer | John Niccelsone |
| Construction end | 1717 |
Listed Building | |
| Designated | 5 October 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB241 |
| Location | |
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