Survey Data
Reg No
16403906
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Scientific, Social, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1770 - 1790
Coordinates
306591, 175875
Date Recorded
12/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding three-arch humpback bridge, built c.1780. The bridge is constructed in rubble field stone and has dressed granite voussoirs. The arches are semi-circular. The bridge carries the main road over the Derry Water River.
Appraisal
This simple late 18th century bridge is well preserved. A plaque (1960) commemorates 'THE BROTHERS PHILLIP AND PATRICK LACEY…WHO WERE SHOT AT THIS BRIDGE WHILE RETURNING FROM THE BATTLE OF VINEGAR HILL ON 21ST JUNE 1798'.