Athlacca Bridge, County Limerick

What is recorded here

Athlacca Bridge carries the road over the Morningstar River, a name that promises a maiden scattering rose petals. Underneath, four sandstone arches and pointed concrete wedges are waiting: ‘Lovely. Mind yourself now, we're directing water here.’

Four-arch road bridge over the River Morningstar, built c. 1800, with recent concrete V-cutwaters to east and west elevations. Rubble sandstone walls. Dressed sandstone voussoirs to round-headed arches. Render copings to parapet walls.

This four-arch road bridge, spanning the Morningstar River, is a notable example of early nineteenth-century engineering skills and craftsmanship. Despite alterations, the bridge retains its rhythmical silhouette, which forms a prominent feature within the village of Athlacca.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21903903

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