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Henesy's Bridge, County Offaly
14916003
Representative view
Reg. No.14916003
Date1800 - 1820
Previous NameN/A
TownlandGOLDSMITHSLOT
CountyCounty Offaly
Coordinates224127, 226007
Categories of Special InterestARCHITECTURAL TECHNICAL
RatingRegional
Original Usebridge
In Use Asbridge
 
Description
Single-arch masonry accommodation bridge, built c.1804, over the Grand Canal. Random rubble limestone construction. Arch of semi-elliptical profile. Voussoirs of finely dressed stone. Dressed limestone string course. Parapets coped with dressed limestone. South ends of parapets rebuilt. Humped deck.

Appraisal
This bridge forms part of a group of similar bridges along the canal. The use of different stone finishes adds textural variation to the bridge's appearance. The high quality masonry is a notable feature of the bridge.
 
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