Survey Data
Reg No
30411610
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Technical
Previous Name
Dalystown
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1810 - 1830
Coordinates
167644, 211190
Date Recorded
13/08/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding single-arch road bridge over tributary of Duniry River, erected c.1820. Ornate cast-iron parapet railings with repeating concentric circle motif, moulded limestone plinth terminating in square-profile tooled ashlar limestone piers with plinth and moulded cornices to capstones. Tooled limestone voussoirs to arch. Dressed limestone walls. Rubble limestone revetment walls to river banks. Double-leaf cast-iron gates to field entrance to west of site.
Appraisal
This road bridge forms a suitable introduction to the architecture of the Dalyston demesne, combining skilled stone masonry with ornate ironwork detailing. The cast iron creates a pleasing contrast with the cut and carved limestone. The level of decorative detail and expensive stone cutting and carving is typical of the care and consideration taken with demesne architecture and follies.