Survey Data
Reg No
13401006
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1840 - 1880
Coordinates
226631, 282780
Date Recorded
22/08/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Single-arch road bridge over tributary of the Corbaun River, built c. 1860. Constructed of coursed squared rock-faced limestone with rounded dressed limestone coping over parapet walls. Round-headed arch with rock-faced voussoirs having dressed margins. Squared coursed dressed limestone to barrel and abutments. Squared rock-faced stone wing walls. Located at crossroads with quadrant wings forming the corner. Located to the northeast of Ballinalee.
Appraisal
A robustly-built small-scale bridge, of mid nineteenth-century appearance, which is a pleasing feature in the rural landscape to the northeast of Ballinalee. The simple elegant form of this road bridge is much enhanced by the textured rock-faced limestone detailing. Spanning a relatively small length, this bridge is a reminder of the pride and craftsmanship employed in such endeavors in the nineteenth century. The good quality rock-faced masonry is a typical feature of the many bridges built throughout Ireland by the Board of Works/Office of Public Works during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, and particularly between c. 1847 - 60, suggesting that they may have been responsible for its (re)construction. The present structure replaced an earlier bridge to this site (Ordnance Survey first edition six-inch map 1838). The curved wing walls give this bridge a presence that belies its relatively small size, and adds appeal to its setting.