Survey Data
Reg No
32402613
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1800 - 1860
Coordinates
169801, 322902
Date Recorded
09/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Five-span stone road-over-river hump-back bridge, built c. 1830, refurbished c. 2000. Uncoursed rubble limestone walling extends upwards to form parapets, triangular squared-rubble cutwaters with pyramidal caps, circular steel strengthening pattresses. Round-headed arches decreasing in height towards banks, dressed limestone voussoirs with alternate stones protruding, large keystones. Insitu concrete parapet coping. Macadamed carriageway. Spans east-west over Unshin River. In rural setting.
Appraisal
This handsome road bridge with its graded arched openings is prominent in the rural landscape. The simple masonry work is competently executed.