Survey Data
Reg No
14315063
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1750 - 1790
Coordinates
296386, 273619
Date Recorded
02/05/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Thirteen arch masonry bridge, built c.1776. The original bridge dates to the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries but major improvements were carried out on the structure in c.1776 when the weir and mill races were constructed. Seven of the thirteen arches on the down stream section have pointed arch openings while the other arches are all round-headed openings. Breakwaters both on the upstream and downstream sides of the bridge vary in date with the earlier ones on the downstream side.
Appraisal
This bridge is one of the earliest crossings of the river Boyne and comprises of elements from various periods, from the fourteenth century to the present day. The bridge has played an important role in the economic and social life of the village of Slane and remains on the main Slane to Dublin route and is still an busy crossing point on the river Boyne.