Survey Data
Reg No
22104010
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1450 - 1790
Coordinates
201202, 138369
Date Recorded
13/06/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Twelve-arch road bridge over fork of River Suir, built c.1500 and rebuilt c.1770. Roughly coursed rubble limestone walls with roughly dressed limestone voussoirs to segmental arches. Soffits of arches concreted. Central arch now disused. V-plan ashlar limestone cut-waters to northwest elevation. Island in middle of river has remains of tower house which defended bridge, with bronze portrait of Thomas McDonagh to front of tower house.
Appraisal
This large, sweeping bridge of strong construction forms a prominent an ancient landmark in Golden. It spans two channels of the River Suir in a curve of graceful arches. The bridge is a technical, architectural and engineering achievement. The ruined tower house adds context to the site.