Survey Data
Reg No
20906633
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1780 - 1820
Coordinates
195957, 76169
Date Recorded
21/08/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Triple-arch limestone bridge built c. 1800, carrying road over Kiltha River. Rubble stone walls and parapet walls. Rubble stone piers to ends with dressed limestone facing to lower sections. Dressed stone string courses, U-plan cutwaters, and capstones to piers. Segmental arches with dressed stone voussoirs.
Appraisal
Notable evidence of skilled engineering, stonecutting and stone carving. Rubble stone walls contrasting with cut voussoirs and cutwaters. Unusual smooth curved capstones. Adding architectural interest to landscape.