Survey Data
Reg No
32403310
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1820 - 1840
Coordinates
162546, 318541
Date Recorded
26/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Five-span limestone road-over-river bridge, built c. 1830, northern end reconstructed c. 1990. Uncoursed squared rubble limestone walling rising to parapets, ashlar limestone saddle-back copings to parapet walls, elliptical-headed arches, roughly cut tooled limestone voussoirs, ashlar limestone piers terminating in triangular cutwaters to east and west ends. Bitmac carriageway, narrow grass verges. Spans north-south over Owenmore River.
Appraisal
This bridge has handsome elliptical arches, it displays engineering skill, contributes positively to the surrounding countryside and enhances an already picturesque setting.