Survey Data
Reg No
22206002
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1575 - 1800
Coordinates
204669, 143078
Date Recorded
08/06/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Nine-arch road bridge over River Suir, built c.1600, possibly partly rebuilt c. 1780, with rectangular plan pedestrian refuge to south. Coursed rubble limestone walls with roughly dressed limestone V-cutwaters to north elevation. Slightly-pointed round or parabolic arches to north elevation and segmental arches to south elevation, all with roughly dressed limestone keystones and voussoirs.
Appraisal
This sweeping bridge forms an important local landmark. Its simple form belies the necessary technical and engineering skills needed to build such a bridge. It is notable for its solid construction and the textural contrast between the roughly dressed limestone voussoirs juxtaposed against the rubble limestone masonry. Its early origins are evident in the wicker centering of the soffits of the arches.