Survey Data
Reg No
32402603
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1820 - 1860
Coordinates
164328, 322630
Date Recorded
26/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Seven-span stone road-over-river bridge, built c. 1840. Rubble limestone walling, insitu concrete triangular cutwaters with pyramidal caps to east side c.1930, original cutwaters to west side extend to full height of parapet forming refuges some with stone slab seats. Segmental-headed arches, rubble stone voussoirs. Rubble stone parapet to west, thinner parapet to east rebuilt c. 1930. Bitmac carriageway, narrow grass verges to either side. Spans north-south across Owenmore River.
Appraisal
This attractive bridge over the Owenmore River has unusual feature cutwaters extended upwards to form refuges. The peaceful location on a wide stretch of river enhances the picturesque setting.