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Bonnington Linn Footbridge, New Lanark
Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved. © Copyright and database right 2024. Public Sector Viewing Terms
Useful Links
- Canmore:
- BONNINGTON LINN, FOOT BRIDGE
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 46900
- Historic Gardens & Landscapes:
- GDL00358
- World Heritage Site:
- New Lanark
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Bonnington Linn Footbridge
Other Name(s)
Bonnington Iron Bridge
Address
New Lanark
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
4294
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NS 88364 40642
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
46900
Description
Single-span, segmental-arch cast-iron footbridge. Flat deck with slightly tapered parapet railings.
The bridge is presumed to be that built for Lady Mary Ross, who replaced the dovecot which stood on the islands to which the bridge leads with a 'fog house', a kind of summerhouse which was lined with moss (no longer extant). The Wordsworths visited the site in 1803 and Dorothy Wordsworth described the interior of the fog house as 'like the inside of a bird's nest'. (Historic Scotland)
The bridge is presumed to be that built for Lady Mary Ross, who replaced the dovecot which stood on the islands to which the bridge leads with a 'fog house', a kind of summerhouse which was lined with moss (no longer extant). The Wordsworths visited the site in 1803 and Dorothy Wordsworth described the interior of the fog house as 'like the inside of a bird's nest'. (Historic Scotland)
Building Dates
early 19th century
Architects
Mr Paterson of Carmichael
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
Moderate
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
12/02/2010, 8/7/2013
Development History
November 2009: Bridge thought to be missing any decking. Not thought to be in use. For Investigation.
February 2010: Inspection finds the fundamental structure of the bridge appears intact, though there are no handrails or deck. Extensive vegetation growths may affect the foundations.
8 July 2013: Limited inspection possible due to vegetation growth and location of bridge. From what could be viewed, the bridge remains in much the same condition as previously.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
New Lanark
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
07551839698
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Unknown
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Roads and Paths
Original Entry Date
30-NOV-09
Date of Last Edit
30/01/2014
