Bridge in Barroe, County Sligo

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Double-span rubble stone road-over-river bridge, erected c. 1850. Rubble limestone walling, roughly squared-and-coursed masonry to full-height triangular cut waters set on projecting insitu concrete bases, round-headed arches with rubble-stone voussoirs, rubble coping to parapet consists of vertical alternate high and…

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This simple road bridge just outside Ballintogher is of considerable significance in both architectural and technical contexts as a reminder of the development of Ireland's road transport network during the nineteenth century. It adds to an attractive setting with its understated use of local stone.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 32402105

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