Survey Data
Reg No
21901445
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1870 - 1875
Coordinates
172247, 150749
Date Recorded
09/12/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Single-arch limestone road bridge over the River Mulkear, built in 1874. Dressed walls with carved copings and stringcourse. Cut voussoirs to elliptical-headed arches. Plaque reads: 'A.D. 1874 Built under the superintendence of Thomas Fosbery Esq. C.E. by Michael Walsh of Foynes contractor'.
Appraisal
An attractive and well proportioned bridge, built under the superintendence of Thomas Fosbery, Surveyor, forming a landmark feature spanning the River Mulkear. The construction of the bridge is of some technical engineering significance, while the cut limestone voussoirs are indicative of high quality craftsmanship.