Survey Data
Reg No
20863155
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Foot bridge
In Use As
Foot bridge
Date
1850 - 1860
Coordinates
169710, 72345
Date Recorded
16/03/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Single-span cast-iron footbridge, erected c.1855, over Cork-Youghal Railway. Supported on red brick piers with round-headed arches cast-iron tie-plates. Lattice steps supported on cast-iron columns with decorative cast-iron railings balustrade to deck. Located in close proximity to recent flyover bridge.
Appraisal
Built to provide access to private houses cut off from the road by the construction of the Cork to Youghal railway line, this mid nineteenth-century pedestrian bridge is a significant contributor to the architectural and social heritage of the city, and it makes a notable addition to the streetscape. A functional structure, it is enhanced by artistic details, such as the decorative tie-plates and pier details. The bridge is an interesting example of the materials and design utilised by railway companies in the nineteenth century.