Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge

Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge

Coffin Bridge
Packhorse Bridge at Carrbridge
Coordinates57°17′1.8″N 3°48′57.0″W / 57.283833°N 3.815833°W / 57.283833; -3.815833
Listed Building – Category B
Official nameCarrbridge, Old Bridge Over River Dulnain
Designated5 October 1971
Reference no.LB241
CrossesRiver Dulnain
LocaleCarrbridge village
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge high single span humpback
MaterialTooled rubble
Width2.14 m (7.0 ft)
Longest span12 m (39 ft)
No. of spans1
History
DesignerJohn Niccelsone
Construction end1717
Location
Interactive map of Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge

Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge, also known as Coffin Bridge, is a historic packhorse bridge in the village of Carrbridge, in the Scottish Highlands. 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 has become a popular tourist attraction.