Survey Data
Reg No
32402621
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1820 - 1860
Coordinates
170039, 325162
Date Recorded
09/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Triple-span gently-curved road-over-river stone bridge, built c. 1840. Uncoursed rubble limestone walling, ashlar string course, triangular coursed ashlar limestone cutwaters with pyramidal caps. Shallow pointed-arched openings, ashlar voussoirs with chamfered reveals. Tooled ashlar limestone parapet copings. Battlemented octagonal turret terminates parapet wall at south-west. Carries demesne road, leading to stable yard and farm buildings, over Arrow Unshin River.
Appraisal
This elegantly designed and constructed bridge displays a high degree of technical skill and craftsmanship and forms an important linking feature between Markree Castle and the stable yard conforming well to the architectural typology of both. Its pointed-arched openings and fine ashlar detailing give it a refined appearance appropriate to its setting in a large demesne.