Scheduled MonumentsScotland18th century military road and bridge, Allt na Bhàthaitch
Allt na bhàthaitch

18th century military road and bridge, Allt na Bhàthaitch

Scotland
HES SM13726
Site type
Allt na bhàthaitch
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Allt na Bhàthaitch is a bridge and associated military road infrastructure in Perthshire, Scotland, constructed during the 18th century as part of the strategic network of roads and bridges built to facilitate military movement and administration in the Scottish Highlands. The site represents the infrastructure programmes undertaken following the Jacobite uprisings, when the British state invested in communications networks to consolidate control over the region. The bridge itself exemplifies the functional engineering of the period, designed to carry military traffic and supply convoys across the challenging terrain of Perthshire.

18th century military road and bridge, Allt na Bhàthaitch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13726. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is 18th century military road and bridge, Allt na Bhàthaitch?

Allt na Bhàthaitch is a bridge and associated military road infrastructure in Perthshire, Scotland, constructed during the 18th century as part of the strategic network of roads and bridges built to facilitate military movement and administration in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13726.

Who is responsible for protecting 18th century military road and bridge, Allt na Bhàthaitch?

18th century military road and bridge, Allt na Bhàthaitch is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13726.

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