Survey Data
Reg No
40401516
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1840 - 1880
Coordinates
238977, 311222
Date Recorded
06/06/2012
Date Updated
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Description
Double-arch sandstone bridge, built c.1860, spanning the Annalee River. Pier and abutments of rock-faced blocks in varying course heights. Bullnose centre pier with rounded head on both elevations, having wide concrete bullnosed base. Wide equal segmental-arched spans, arch soffit of coursed stone. Rock-faced spandrels and parapet above arch rings of regular voussoirs with dressed arris. Heavily rusticated rock-faced copings to parapets, sloped ends to south parapets.
Appraisal
A well-proportioned bridge of robust character that is a good example of nineteenth century stone bridge construction. The rock-faced masonry construction is clearly the work of skill stone masons. The design is almost identical to the nearby Baker's Bridge over the River Erne, suggesting that both were built as part of a Board of Works arterial drainage scheme for the improvement of the river and its tributaries. The bridge makes an important contribution to the historic character of Urney village.