Basic Biographical Details Name: | Andrew Barrie | Designation: | | Born: | c. 1720 | Died: | | Bio Notes: | Andrew Barrie was born in Montrose probably about 1720. He was a mason and contractor. In the advice he was given by John Smeaton and John Adam regarding the construction of the North Esk Bridge in Montrose, they are described as 'architects' . He also designed various houses in Montrose.
It is not yet known when he died but his widow, Ann Low, died in Montrose aged 97 on 15 October 1817. Assuming that Barrie was approximately the same age as his wife, he must have been born about 1720. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Montrose, Angus, Scotland | Private/business | | | |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | | House | Montrose | | Angus | Scotland | | | 1770 | Lower North Water Bridge | St Cyrus | | Kincardineshire | Scotland | With John Adam and John Smeaton - mainly responsible | | 1770 | North Esk Bridge | Montrose | | Angus | Scotland | With advice from John Smeaton and John Adam | | 1770 | North Water Bridge over the North Esk | St Cyrus | | Kincardineshire | Scotland | Designed bridge with advice from John Smeaton | | 1778 | House for Lt Strachan | Montrose | | Angus | Scotland | | | 1787 | Public schools, The Links | Montrose | | Angus | Scotland | |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Colvin, Howard | 2008 | A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 | | London: YUP. 4th edition | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Caledonian Mercury | 27 October 1817 | | | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | National Archives of Scotland (formerly SRO) | Register House Plans | RHP 81889, 81938, 82182 | |
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