Survey Data

Reg No

22400518


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Technical


Original Use

Bridge


In Use As

Bridge


Date

1760 - 1800


Coordinates

205283, 203544


Date Recorded

28/07/2004


Date Updated

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Description

Five-arch limestone road bridge over Little Brosna River, built c.1780. Segmental arches and with V-cut-waters to south elevation, those of central piers extending up to parapet level to provide pedestrian refuges. Rubble limestone walls with squared limestone voussoirs to arches. Concrete casing to bridge piers, render to barrels of arches.

Appraisal

A distinctive bridge having a wide span and three refuges to the south side. Spanning the Little Brosna River on the Offaly/Tipperary border this bridge is still in continuous use by traffic. The bridge's survival in such good condition to the present day highlights the quality of construction and technical merit of the structure.