Survey Data

Reg No

13902410


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Technical


Original Use

Bridge


In Use As

Bridge


Date

1865 - 1870


Coordinates

304533, 276210


Date Recorded

19/07/2005


Date Updated

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Description

Single-span iron girder road bridge over River Boyne, built 1868, on rock-faced limestone piers. Limestone ashlar piers to north and south ends with recessed panels, cut stone cappings. Suspended repair gantry to underside.

Appraisal

This iron girder bridge is a fine example of nineteenth century engineering. It was designed by engineering company A. Tate and the county surveyors for Meath and Louth, Samuel Searanke and John Neville. The prefabricated girders, each weighing a staggering twenty-eight tons, were transported up river from the works of Thomas Grendon & Co. in Drogheda to the site. Continuing in use today, it forms an important feature within the architectural heritage of County Louth.