Survey Data
Reg No
31807008
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Foot bridge
In Use As
Foot bridge
Date
1855 - 1865
Coordinates
193055, 298766
Date Recorded
04/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding single-span railway foot bridge, erected c.1860 by the Midland Great Western Railway as part of the Longford to Sligo line. Closed string cast-iron staircase supported by cast-iron columns resting on concrete plinth. Concrete steps to lower part of stairs. Metal panels bolted beneath handrail. Cast-iron foliate panels and brackets to parapet.
Appraisal
Still in use today, this well-preserved foot bridge forms part of the group Carrick-on-Shannon railway architecture. Its visually appealing design is embellished with decorative cast-iron detailing.