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Reisgill Old Bridge is a stone structure located in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. The bridge represents vernacular masonry construction typical of routes across the northern Highlands, crossing the Reisgill Burn as part of local communication networks. The precise dating of the structure is not definitively established in the accessible scholarly record, though it reflects the bridge-building practices of the early modern period in the region. The site remains an example of utilitarian infrastructure that served the communities and droving routes of Caithness.
Reisgill,old bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM624. View the official record →
Reisgill Old Bridge is a stone structure located in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM624.
Reisgill,old 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 SM624.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achastle-shore, fishing station (2 km), Swiney Castle, remains of, Achastle-shore (2 km), Forse Castle (2.5 km).
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