Survey Data
Reg No
13830004
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1830 - 1850
Coordinates
305815, 287969
Date Recorded
07/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Single-span road-over-river bridge, built c. 1840. Squared-and-snecked rubble stone spandrels and parapets, tooled ashlar string at deck level and chamfered square copings to parapet. Engaged rock-faced ashlar piers, hipped cap stones. Segmental-headed arch, rock-face voussoir stones, bitmac double carriageway, concrete pedestrian footpath to north. Spans White River on approach to railway station to east of town.
Appraisal
This fine stone bridge is a vital part of the townscape of Dunleer marking the approach to the railway station. This well detailed structure is constructed with engineered precision.