Survey Data
Reg No
20868052
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1840 - 1860
Coordinates
171660, 70981
Date Recorded
10/04/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Single-arch limestone bridge, built c.1850, carrying road over former Cork to Blackrock and Passage West railway line. Limestone rusticated rock-faced walls with abutments, margined rock-faced voussoirs to segmental arches, dressed limestone platbands and ashlar limestone barrel and parapet with stone coping. Railway line now used as walk path.
Appraisal
The rock-faced rustication reinforces the sense of strength and sturdiness of this structure. The bridge is one of a group of bridges that serviced the former railway line which formed a part of the development of the suburbs and port of Cork. It is an important part of the former Blackrock and Passage West railway line which is now used as an amenity walk.