Kinnel Bridge

The Kinnel Bridge is a roadbridge built in 1723, with widening work undertaken in 1821. It carries a road over the Kinnel Water via two main arches and a third, smaller flood relief arch set into the bank. The bridge was built by John Frew and was likely designed by William Luckup, possibly the son of the former Master of Works at Drumlanrig, who had previously produced bridge designs for the Commissioners of Supply. Frew's name on the inscribed datestone is something of a historical anomaly, as records indicate Luckup was formally contracted to build it. The bridge was widened in 1821 by John MacDonald, who had experience working on bridges designed by Thomas Telford, such as at Beattock; the widening work retained the original bridge's profile. It is constructed of rubble with ashlar voussoirs and dressings. The original bridge features massive pointed cutwaters facing downstream, and a band course below the stone parapet. The later addition has lighter cutwaters and shallow, battered abutments. It is part of a group with Todhillmuir cottage.