Survey Data
Reg No
22402703
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1675 - 1775
Coordinates
189147, 174843
Date Recorded
09/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Four-arch humpback limestone road bridge over Nenagh River, northeastern arch serving millrace, built c.1700 and widened c.1750. Comprises segmental arches to northwest elevation with roughly-dressed voussoirs and variously round, slightly-pointed round and pointed segmental arches to southeast. Rubble parapets, having three V-plan refuges to southwest side on V-plan cut-waters. Straight joint to underside of bridge is evidence of widening towards northwest.
Appraisal
This road bridge is a significant part of a grouping of architecturally-significant structures at Ballynaclough. Its main interest lies in the retention of features from two periods of construction, in particular the pedestrian refuges, which are a rare survival.