Survey Data
Reg No
14819267
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Foot bridge
In Use As
Foot bridge
Date
1740 - 1780
Coordinates
205462, 204979
Date Recorded
31/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Surviving single-span of a double or multiple-span bridge, built c.1760. Spanning the River Camcor at the point before it opened out into a slightly smaller lake that forms centre of Birr Castle demesne today. Random coursed limestone walls with cut stone voussoirs to arch.
Appraisal
As one of a group of structures relating to Birr Castle demesne, it contributes to the setting of one of Ireland's finest country estates. With only a single arch visible today, it has modestly treated voussoirs, and is of a pleasant architectural design.