Survey Data
Reg No
32306007
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1840 - 1850
Coordinates
137556, 337793
Date Recorded
17/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Four-span limestone road-over-river bridge, built 1847. Coursed rubble stone spandrels and parapets, ashlar string at deck level, rubble stone copings to parapets. Three segmental-headed arches to west, single round-headed narrow arch to east, dressed stone voussoirs, semi-circular dressed stone cutwaters with impost strings and domed caps. Bitmac double carriageway with concrete pedestrian footpath to south side. Spans Easky River at east entry to village.
Appraisal
This fine stone bridge is a vital part of the townscape of Easky marking the eastern approach to the village. It is well detailed and constructed with engineered precision.