Survey Data
Reg No
22205214
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1800 - 1840
Coordinates
205196, 145965
Date Recorded
16/05/2005
Date Updated
--/--/--
Description
Seven-arch humpback road bridge, over River Suir, erected c. 1820, with three further segmental-arched flood arches to west. Coursed roughly-dressed limestone walls, with dressed limestone voussoirs to round arches. Rubble limestone parapet walls with roughly-dressed limestone capping stones. Drain holes to parapets.
Appraisal
The different stone dressings used in the construction of this bridge add textual variation to its appearance. The three arches to the west are an interesting feature and indicate that the river may once have been wider and now function as overflow arches today. The long parapet walls create a sense of anticipation when approaching the bridge.