Survey Data
Reg No
14819232
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Previous Name
New Bridge
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1750 - 1780
Coordinates
206673, 204941
Date Recorded
06/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Triple-arch masonry road bridge, built c.1760, carrying the Kinnitty to Birr road over the River Camcor. Random rubble stone walls with dressed limestone blocks on upstream side and dressed masonry voussoirs to arch-rings. Arches of semicircular profile. Repair work to parapet with concrete coping. V-shaped cutwaters upstream.
Appraisal
This bridge, carrying the Kinnitty to Birr road over the River Camcor, creates a picturesque riverscape. The guniting covers much of the historical evidence of the bridge.