Survey Data
Reg No
21901341
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1810 - 1830
Coordinates
158125, 152407
Date Recorded
14/11/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Single-arch road bridge over the River Ballyclogh, built c. 1820. Elliptical arch with tooled voussoirs. Coursed rubble limestone walls to embankment. Coursed rubble limestone parapet walls with dressed copings. Terminating in rectangular-profile dressed limestone piers.
Appraisal
This single-arch road bridge is a tribute to the skill and engineering of local craftsmanship. The variation in masonry style, from limestone rubble to tooled and ashlar detailing, adds an interesting visual and textural contrast, highlighting the key features of the structure.