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A cast concrete shape mirroring the shape of the Kylesku Bridge support structures. The work bears a number of inscribed commemorative plaques on both sides.

Title

Kylesku Bridge Commemorative Marker

Medium

concrete

Measurements

H 100 x W 120 x D 50 cm (E)

Accession number

IV27_DO_S098

Work type

Sign or marker

Owner

The Highland Council

Custodian

The Highland Council

Access

at all times

Inscription description

south-western side, upper plaque: Kylesku Bridge / Opened By / Her Majesty The Queen / 8th August, 1984; south-western side, lower plaque: The bridge replaces the ferry service which has / existed since the early nineteenth century. The / bridge was built for the Highland Regional Council / and partly financed by the European / Economic Community. / Engineer Ove Arup & Partners, Scotland / Contractor Morrison Construction Ltd.; north-eastern side (from left to right): Civic Trust Award, 1986 APRS award, 1988 Saltire Award for Civil Engineering Construction, 1984 Concrete Society Award, 1985

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