Survey Data
Reg No
22311010
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Social
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1920 - 1940
Coordinates
172557, 162255
Date Recorded
13/07/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Single-arch concrete road bridge over River Mulcair, built c.1930. Decorative chevron cut-outs to parapet. String course to bridge and abutments, excised to vehicular sides and with panels to abutments. Remains of earlier bridge at northwest corner of existing bridge has round dressed limestone pier and remains of second, supporting sandstone upper structure with dressed voussoirs, string course, rendered parapets and with arch between standing pier and river bank.
Appraisal
A picturesque bridge crossing the Mulcair River, from the early twentieth century in a prominent location in Newport. The remains of the earlier sandstone construction indicate the historical significance of the location as a river crossing.