Carra Old Bridge

Carra, Fermanagh and Omagh, Northern Ireland

The record

Designation: Record only (not listed)
Grade: Record Only
Type: Bridge
Date of construction: 1820 - 1839
Address: Carra Old Bridge, Carra, Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh, BT92 6DW
Townland: Carra
Council: Fermanagh and Omagh
Country: Northern Ireland
Coordinates: 54.15995, -7.25768
Date of survey: 17 December 2000
HB reference: HB12/02/081

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1808 "Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).

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The Department's description

Exterior description and setting

Two small semicircular arches carry a two-lane road over a small river. It is of roughly squared limestone rubble, random laid. There is a two-centre cutwater to arch spring level on both faces. The bridge is embellished with finely dressed voussoirs, dressed string course just over the arch crown, and curved sandstone copings to the parapets. The upstream face may have been rebuilt in the recent past. The arch soffits have been gunited.

Historical information

A bridge is shown here on the 1834 OS 6" map. It is cited as Carra Old Bridge on the 1857 and 1907 editions. It is probably of earlier 19th century date.

Primary sources:
1. OS 6" map, 1st edition 1834, Co Fermanagh sheet 40 (PRONI OS 6/4/40/1).
2. OS 6" map, 2nd edition 1857, Co Fermanagh sheet 40 (PRONI OS 6/4/40/2).
3. OS 6" map, 3rd edition 1907, Co Fermanagh sheet 40 (PRONI OS 6/4/40/3).

Criteria for listing: architectural interest

Not listed

Criteria for listing: historic interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Of no special merit.

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