Survey Data

Reg No

32307009


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Technical


Original Use

Bridge


In Use As

Bridge


Date

1800 - 1840


Coordinates

143845, 334371


Date Recorded

18/08/2004


Date Updated

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Description

Single-span limestone road-over-river bridge, built c. 1820. Rubble stone walling rising to parapets, round-headed arch with cut stone voussoirs, rubble stone buttresses with splayed caps to both sides of arch on north elevation, dressed limestone parapet copings. Bitmac twin-carriageway surface, grass verges to both sides. Spans north-south over Carrowcor River.

Appraisal

This stone bridge, with its tall arch, has a simple elegance that enhances its setting. It displays competent craftsmanship utilising local materials.