Survey Data
Reg No
41305004
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
Date
1840 - 1860
Coordinates
256254, 324131
Date Recorded
11/10/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Limestone railway bridge over Newbliss to Monaghan road and over stream, built c.1850. Roughly-hewn limestone blocks built to courses, with neat pointing. Segmental arch to road and round to stream, with roughly dressed stone walling and soffits, rock-faced voussoirs, sloping buttresses to outer edges of elevations, and low parapets, each with rock-cut string course to base.
Appraisal
This railway bridge formerly carried the Dundalk to Derry railway over the Newbliss to Monaghan road. It is of well constructed limestone masonry and its elevations are distinguished by the wide segmental road arch and the smaller and lower arch to the stream. The structure makes a strong impression on the approach to Newbliss from Monaghan.