Survey Data
Reg No
22205203
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1835 - 1855
Coordinates
198138, 149308
Date Recorded
17/05/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Single-arch humpback road bridge over the Aughnaglanny River, erected c. 1845. Rubble limestone walls and parapet having roughly-dressed limestone string course. Margined roughly-dressed limestone voussoirs to wide segmental arch. Limestone plaque to north-west parapet, and recent plaque to south-east.
Appraisal
The visual appeal of this bridge is enhanced by the use of mixed rubble and dressed limestone in its construction. Built in the mid-nineteenth century, the single very wide arch over represents a feat of engineering for its time. The blocking of the bridge to obstruct the movements of the Black and Tans and its association with Galloping Hogan add historic significance to this structure.