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Bedford Bridge

Suspension Bridge (19th Century)

Site Name Bedford Bridge

Classification Suspension Bridge (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Falls Of Tarf

Canmore ID 313062

Site Number NN97NE 26

NGR NN 9831 7957

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Perth And Kinross
  • Parish Blair Atholl
  • Former Region Tayside
  • Former District Perth And Kinross
  • Former County Perthshire

Activities

Field Visit (25 September 2011)

This suspension bridge is situated in the upper reaches of Glen Tilt. The bridge carries a footpath over the Tarf Water by its confluence with Allt Garbh Buidhe.

It carries a memorial plaque which reads 'This bridge was erected in 1886 with funds contributed by his friends and others and by the Scottish Rights of Way Society Ltd to commemorate the death of Francis John Bedford aged 18 who was drowned near here on 25th August 1879.'

Visited by RCAHMS (GFG) 25 September 2011

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