Survey Data
Reg No
20906319
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1845 - 1855
Coordinates
166440, 75252
Date Recorded
31/07/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Single-arched rusticated limestone railway bridge, built c. 1850, carrying Cork-Dublin railroad over road. Rock-faced rusticated walls with cut stone string courses and metal parapet railings. Elliptical arch with rock-faced rusticated voussoirs and ashlar soffit.
Appraisal
Simple form typical of several railway bridges on this railway line. It shows evidence of highly skilled craftsmanship in its stonemasonry - rustication to piers finished with straight edge fillet to corners. Rusticated voussoirs given recessed edge. Enhancing and emphasising formal properties of structure. Heavy rustication gives impression of strength. Forms interesting architectural feature at busy road junction.