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Bridge

Killard, County Cork, Ireland

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Townland
Killard
County
Cork
Country
Ireland
Latest-edition OS map
Gothic Bridge (1939)
Coordinates
51.92819, -8.55815
SMR number
CO073-081----

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).

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The National Monuments Service's description

Ornate hump-backed road bridge (Wth 6.6m) over River Blarney, on E side of Blarney Castle demesne (see CO062-238----). Segmental arch, with alternating limestone and sandstone voussoirs, replaces single sandstone arch; roughly shaped voussoirs of which were retained at base of later arch. Built on slight plinth. Long ornate side elevations, with pilasters and brick quatrefoils, appear to be contemporary with original bridge. Remains of pointed blind door on E side and rectangular door opes on W side, all with stone surrounds and hood mouldings.

The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

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