Survey Data
Reg No
20515065
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1710 - 1720
Coordinates
167270, 71538
Date Recorded
30/11/1994
Date Updated
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Description
Triple-span limestone arch bridge, built 1713 by Chatterton and Coltsman; down river extension built c. 1824 by Alexander Deane. Limestone ashlar buttresses and voussoirs to west side with rubble walls and limestone coping; limestone ashlar masonry to the east side with voussoirs, string course and coping.
Appraisal
Highly significant technically as one of the two oldest surviving three centred arches in Ireland, a widely adopted style when bridge spans increased to reduce road gradients. Also important to the river and urban landscape, and as a major thoroughfare for the city.