Survey Data
Reg No
20910905
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Previous Name
Ballyneen Bridge
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1740 - 1780
Coordinates
134346, 53890
Date Recorded
14/07/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding ten-arch rubble stone road bridge, built c.1760, spanning the Bandon River. Round-headed arches having dressed limestone voussoirs and soffits, springing from dressed limestone piers having V-cutwaters to west elevation. Rubble stone spandrels and parapet walls over cut limestone string course with solider limestone coping. Rendered walls to two northern arches of west elevation.
Appraisal
This is an expertly crafted bridge elegantly spanning the Bandon River, located just outside Ballineen village. Its rural setting compliments its already strong aesthetic appeal. It remains in excellent condition and is a testament to the skill of the masons and craftsmen involved in its construction.