Invercauld, Aberdeenshire, Old Bridge of Dee

Invercauld, Aberdeenshire, Old Bridge of Dee

Wikipedia says (we’ve condensed it): “The Bridge of Dee, or Brig o Dee, is a road bridge over the River Dee …   Dating from 1527, the bridge crosses at what was once the City of Aberdeen’s southern boundary.  The Bridge of Dee is approximately 32 feet (10 m) above typical water height and consists of seven nearly semicircular ribbed arches, built using granite and Elgin sandstone. Today the bridge carries the main A92 road into Aberdeen from the south.  It was designated a Category A listed structure in 1967, and was also listed as a Scheduled monument until being de-scheduled on 16 February 2009.”  All well and good, but the caption on the postcard, mailed in 1961 with two stamps and partial postmarks, makes it sound completely different.  Just seems odd.  Grade: 1

Name: Invercauld, Aberdeenshire, Old Bridge of Dee

From: EUROPE/Scotland

Code: 20546043T

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