Survey Data
Reg No
40902528
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1800 - 1820
Coordinates
195229, 432590
Date Recorded
04/03/2014
Date Updated
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Description
Three-arch road bridge, built c.1810, crossing Abhainn Ráithe [Ray River]. Altered c.1860 and renovated mid- to late twentieth century. Round arches with dressed stone voussoirs, and triangular cut-waters with smooth-rendered copings, coursed rubble spandrels and parapets with rusticated copings, abutments flanking arches to north and south elevations.
Appraisal
An important bridge on the N56, linking An Fál Carrach [Falcarragh] and Dunfanaghy, its construction being part of the development of the road transport infrastructure of the region. Its quality masonry is testament to the skills of the workers who constructed it.