Survey Data
Reg No
22402116
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1810 - 1850
Coordinates
187579, 178083
Date Recorded
06/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Triple-arch limestone bridge carrying road over Nenagh River, built c.1830, with segmental arches, and having triangular cut-waters to south elevation. Rusticated limestone walls and parapet with dressed limestone coping, string course, cut-waters and voussoirs and with pilasters to ends of bridge. Some brick repairs to soffits.
Appraisal
The well-carved masonry and variety of finishes to this bridge are evidence of the high-quality craftsmanship involved. The walls of the pilasters are carved in a particularly pronounced rustication typical of the nineteenth century. The unusually long parapet walls create a sense of anticipation.