Bridge in Gaigue

Single-arched road bridge over tributary of Black River, built c. 1780. Round-headed arch having dressed limestone voussoirs. Squared limestone rubble masonry to abutments, spandrels, barrel and parapets. Concrete coping over parapets. Located to the northeast of Drumlish.

Despite some modern repairs to the parapets, this simple single-arched road bridge retains much of its early form and character. It probably dates to the late-eighteenth century, a period when a great many small-scale bridges of this type were constructed throughout Ireland by the Grand Juries (the forerunners of the County Councils). It is well-built with good quality dressed limestone voussoirs to the arch, and represents a modest example of the skill of local craftsmen at the time of construction. This modest bridge is typical of its type and date, and is an addition to the built heritage of the local area, adding interesting to the rural landscape to the northeast of Drumlish.