Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge
Moy swing bridge

Caledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge

Scotland
HES SM3447
Site type
Moy swing bridge
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Moy Swing Bridge is a swing bridge that carries the A82 road across the Caledonian Canal near Moy in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The bridge dates from the early nineteenth century, forming part of Thomas Telford's celebrated Caledonian Canal scheme which connected the Atlantic coast to the North Sea. As a working swing bridge, it retains its operational mechanism to allow passage of vessels along the canal, and represents significant engineering of its period. The structure exemplifies the practical demands of early industrial transport infrastructure in the Scottish Highlands.

Caledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3447. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge?

Moy Swing Bridge is a swing bridge that carries the A82 road across the Caledonian Canal near Moy in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3447.

Who is responsible for protecting Caledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge?

Caledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3447.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caledonian Canal,Moy Swing Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caledonian Canal,Moy Bridge to Gairlochy (1 km), Caledonian Canal, Gairlochy Locks, lighthouse and signal lamp (2.4 km), Caledonian Canal,Banavie to Moy Bridge (3.7 km).

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