www.bridgemeister.com1837 Shakkin (Shakin, St. Devenick's, Morrison)
Cults, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Isolate1837 Shakkin (Shakin, St. Devenick's, Morrison)
Location:N 57.11460 W 2.17056
Maps:MapQuest, Acme
Use:Footbridge
Status:Derelict (last checked, 2008)
Main cables:Chain (iron)
Suspended spans:3
Main span:54.9m
  • Notes
    • Damaged by flood, 1876, and 1920. Reconstructed, 1921-1922. "Stranded" by shift in river's course, 1970's and 1980's, sweeping away southern approach spans. Deck removed, 1984.
    • Known locally as "Shakin' Briggie" or "Shakkin' Briggie," but also referred to as Morrison Bridge and St. Devenick's Bridge.
    • Restoration under consideration, 2005.

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