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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE OF ALFORD | Bridge of Alford Bridge of Alford Bridge of Alford Bridge of Alford Bridge of Alford |
R. O. Farquharson Esq. Revd. [Reverend] J. Gillan Mr H. McConnagh Mr F. Minto Donside Guide Book |
062 | This is an excellent stone bridge, over the Don, on the leading road from Aberdeen to Strathdon etc. about 26 ¾ miles from Aberdeen, it consists of three good stone Arches, The S. [South] one being 65. links in span, The centre one 85. and the N. [North] 75. The arches are a considerable height from the bed of the River, and capable of passing very large floods; There is an excellent Dam, immediately adjoining the N. [North] end of the bridge. It is much frequented by Tourists in the Summer season. There was formerly a Ferry about 4 chains down the river (Called boat of Forbes) but since the bridge was built it is entirely done away with. |
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Aberdeenshire Parish of Alford
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county, OS Name Books - Aberdeen county - Volume 5 - Parish of Alford, OS1/1/5
This volume contains information on Aberdeenshire place names found in the parish of Alford.
Ordnance Survey - Aberdeen county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Aberdeen, which is in the north east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.