Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Bridge
Kilbeggan, County Westmeath, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Kilbeggan
- County
- Westmeath
- Country
- Ireland
- SMR number
- WM038-017004-
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The National Monuments Service's description
According to the Urban Survey (Bradley et. al. 1985, 103) the bridge may have been a factor which influenced the location of the town of Kilbeggan. It is first referred to by Piers (1981, 84) in 1682 who described it then as 'an ancient bridge…now of late repaired, of lime and stone'. The present bridge over the River Brosna is modern.
Compiled by: R. Barrett
Date of upload: 1 December 2009
References
Bradley, J., Halpin, A., and King, H. 1985 Urban archaeological survey - county Westmeath. Unpublished report commissioned by the Office of Public Works, Dublin.
Piers, H. 1981 A chorographical description of the county of Westmeath written AD 1682. Meath Archaeologial & Historical Society.