Clachan Bridge, Isle of Seil, Scotland
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Aldenbob
N 56° 19.037 W 005° 34.582
30V E 340657 N 6244375
The stone bridge linking the mainland with the Isle of Seil.
Waymark Code: WM51FQ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/26/2008
Views: 20
The Clachan Bridge is a simple, single-arched, hump-backed masonry bridge spanning the Clachan Sound, 13 kilometres southwest of Oban in Argyll, Scotland. Clachan bridge was designed by Thomas Telford and links the west coast of the Scottish mainland with the island of Seil. It was built between 1792 and 1793 by engineer Robert Mylne.
It is known as 'The only bridge across the Atlantic', and was designed with a high arch, spanning roughly 25 yards (22m) and about 13 yards (12m)above the bed of the Clachan Sound, to allow the passage of vessels of up to 40 tonnes at high tide.
The bridge is still in use today, part of the B844 road, and is in the care of Historic Scotland.
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: B844
Water or other terrain spanned: Clachan Sound
Architect/Builder: Telford
Construction Date: 1793
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Not listed
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