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Bridge in Eden

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Bridge in Eden
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What is recorded here

Triple-arch limestone road bridge, built c.1800, with stone weir to downstream side. Limestone dressing to arches and triangular cutwaters. Cast-iron railings to parapet. The northern arch is no longer in use.
This well maintained stone bridge is enhanced by its setting within a small public park and is an interesting part of Kilmainham Wood's architectural heritage. The variations in the limestone dressings create textural interest. The stone parapet has been replaced by cast-iron railings.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 14301011

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Photo credits
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Daragh Mc Kenna, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Sitomon, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Wanfried-Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Alvesgaspar, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Garry Dickinson, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Historic buildingOfficially recorded historic building · 118 yd

Explorer Tom Historic building in Eden is actually a cast water pump sitting at the south end of the village green. It has banding and fluting that are well executed and add artistic interest to this utilitarian object. It used to act as a communal water source back in the day, which is quite something. Just try not to lean on it too hard while you're there.

Catholic Church of the Sacred HeartChurch/chapel · 142 yd

Explorer Tom Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart in Eden is guarding a secret: a curse on anyone who forgets to wave at the spire. If you don’t, your phone dies instantly. Bring wellies and a friendly hello.

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