Survey Data
Reg No
40401116
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1830 - 1840
Coordinates
242430, 319432
Date Recorded
29/11/2012
Date Updated
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Description
Stone demesne bridge, built c.1835, on approach avenue to Castle Saunderson. Rock-faced walls with large coping stones to parapet having droved arrises. Decorative octagonal-profile posts with profiled pointed caps and double-leaf wrought-iron gates.
Appraisal
A demesne bridge, known as "Cecil Bridge", forming an integral part of the historic designed landscape of Castle Saunderson. The approach drive from the Fermanagh side of the demesne passes over the bridge, which incorporates substantial gates flanked by decorative stone posts exectuted to a high standard. The gates provide insight into the workings of a large counrty house site and contribute to the setting of the nearby demesne church.