Overview
bridge — CABRAGH is recorded as bridge in Tipperary. Double-arch limestone railway bridge, built c.1880, now disused. Rusticated stonework to voussoirs, walling and parapet and with string course above arches.
Why it was built
The saved account records: Double-arch limestone railway bridge, built c.1880, now disused.
People and work
The saved account records: Rusticated stonework to voussoirs, walling and parapet and with string course above arches.
How it changed
The saved account records: Stonework to intrados laid in diagonal pattern.
What survives
The official record fixes the place and calls it bridge. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
bridge — CABRAGH matters for the exact reasons given in its official assessment, rather than merely because it is an old structure. The source records: The curved form of this bridge in plan and elevation and the fine craftsmanship displayed in its construction, contribute to its architectural qualities. The contrast of the rusticated stonework with the elegant curves of the elevated arches makes an interesting architectural and visual contribution to the surrounding landscape. This explains what the place adds to local life, the street or the surviving built history.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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