The coffin bridge is a striking sight as you walk or drive over the modern road bridge in the Highland village of Carrbridge. The old packhorse bridge was built in 1717 for the price of £100 to allow funeral processions to cross the River Dulnain.
The bridge has suffered much damage from weather and high waters over the years. It used to have both sides and parapets. Image from the informational sign on site:
It’s a beautiful piece of architecture, about 2 metres wide between the old sides.
The river beyond:
I hope the coffin bridge doesn’t crumble away too soon…
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That’s an astonishing bridge.
It is rather splendid, isn’t it?
It’s beautiful!
A lovely bridge.
It really is.
It is definitely the sort of bridge where its stones contain many a story of those who once passed over it.
Yes, it must have seen a lot of sadness.
Thank you for sharing both the history of the bridge and a glimpse into your writing
You’re welcome 🙂
It’s impressive that it has lasted over 300 years, Ailish. It does look like it either gets repairs or collapses.
I suspect it might not last much longer.
I wonder if it will be replaced then. It will cost more than £100, I think.
A bit more, yes 😀
I am so excited to tell you that we saw this bridge. We stopped here on our Scotland tour! It’s a compelling bridge!
Ooh, that is exciting! A place you’ve been 🙂
Wonderful bridge, thanks for sharing. A reminder that I’d love to visit a close friend from student days, lives in Aberdeen.
I hope you get the chance to visit with your friend.
Interesting that they had a bridge just for funeral processions.
That was why it was built, but I’m sure it was used for other reasons too.
Wow! How beautiful, not only the bridge but everything. New bucket list item!
It’s a beautiful place, well worth a visit. Nice cafe and forest adventure park nearby too.