Survey Data

Reg No

22312052


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Archaeological, Architectural, Technical


Original Use

Bridge


In Use As

Bridge


Date

1575 - 1840


Coordinates

212902, 158664


Date Recorded

06/08/2004


Date Updated

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Description

Seven-arch limestone road bridge over River Suir, built c.1600, widened and reconstructed c.1820. Dressed limestone triangular cut-waters and round arches having dressed voussoirs and dropped keystones to north elevation, and pointed segmental arches with roughly dressed voussoirs to south elevation. Concrete road surface with steel railings.

Appraisal

The combination of rubble and dressed limestone construction materials provides textural variation and interest to this road bridge, which has scenic value for the amenity area to the south. The bridge stands at an ancient crossing point of the River Suir and is likely to contain pre-1700 fabric.