Survey Data
Reg No
14401711
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1770 - 1780
Coordinates
275209, 276304
Date Recorded
11/07/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Triple-arch road bridge over river, built c.1776. Rubble stone walls, with ashlar limestone parapets, copings and string courses. Triangular cutwaters to upstream and downstream elevations.
Appraisal
This fine bridge, designed by Thomas Cooley, is of apparent architectural design and detailing. The ashlar masonry was clearly executed by skilled masons and articulates the form of the bridge. The bridge forms part of an interesting group of demesne related structures with Headfort House, outbuildings, gate lodges, stables and demesne walls. Plaque on bridge reads: 'New bridge erected in 1776 architect Thomas Cooley'.