Survey Data
Reg No
40403306
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Scientific, Technical
Original Use
Bridge
In Use As
Bridge
Date
1780 - 1820
Coordinates
256169, 293357
Date Recorded
01/08/2012
Date Updated
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Description
Triple-arch sandstone road bridge, built c.1800, over river flowing into Lough Ramor. Sandstone footings with random coursed abutments and ashlar cutwaters with domed caps. Segmental arches with cut stone arch rings of unequal voussoirs and random rubble stone soffit, central arch flanked by narrower arches. Random rubble stone spandrels and parapets with Scotch coping. Extensive wing walls to west with lower retaining sections and saddle coping of mortar, short wing walls to east curving with approach roads, integrated post box to north-east wing wall.
Appraisal
A robust bridge with prominent parapet walls that make an interesting textural contribution to the rural landscape. It retains its historic form and materials and is a fine example of the design and high quality masonry employed in the execution of early nineteenth century bridges. The contrasting rubble stone and ashlar voussoirs add definition to the structural elements and is typical of this period.