Survey Data
Reg No
14402801
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1890 - 1900
Coordinates
316258, 271180
Date Recorded
11/07/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Multiple-span cast-iron railway bridge, built 1896-7 by the Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Co. Ltd. Pairs of cast-iron columns supporting bridge with cast-iron parapet railings.
Appraisal
This bridge replaces another iron bridge built 1859. The original viaduct of 1844 was timber. It makes a dramatic and notable contribution to the streetscape in Laytown. Its imposing form dominates the surrounding landscape. It forms part of an interesting group of railway structures with Laytown station, and with other related structures along the railway line from Drogheda to Dublin.