Description

H E Milner of Westminster, architect. Dated 1895. Bridge;
spans deep valley; gigantic round arch over Overtoun Burn,
flanked by lower and smaller pedestrian arches. Rough-faced
ashlar with polished dressings, keystones and moulded arch
rings. Arches corniced at impost level with triangular
buttresses corbelled below parapet and carried upwards as
semi-circular pedestrian refuges; moulded parapet coping with
domed caps.
Pierced balustrade, at head of steps leading down to garden,
is linked to house.

Statement of Interest

According to the given reference, the last stone was laid

7.6.1895 (despite its being inscribed 5.6.1895).

Lord Overtoun purchased Garshake Estate in June 1893, and

work began on this drive almost immediately; it was also

designed and planned by H E Milner.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Overtoun Bridge at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q17848538

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)