Survey Data
Reg No
20903118
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Technical
Original Use
Foot bridge
In Use As
Foot bridge
Date
1890 - 1910
Coordinates
138518, 97779
Date Recorded
07/11/2006
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding single-span cast-iron foot bridge, erected c. 1900, over railway line. Lattice work to parapets and sides of stairways, each end supported by four circular-profile columns with moulded and fluted pedestals, having bands to top and bottom of shafts, quatrefoil to spandrels of pseudo-three-centred arches between columns. Circular-profile newel posts with decorative bands to top surmounted by floral ball finials. Columns and newels set on concrete plinths.
Appraisal
This foot bridge forms a group with the other railway structures within the railway station. It is a reminder of Ireland's fine railway heritage and of the quality of iron-crafting in the late nineteenth century. The decorative details of the supports add artistic interest.