Bridge in Newdown, County Westmeath

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Lifting or bascule bridge associated with the Royal Canal, built c.1950. Constructed of steel with the deck balanced by counter-weights to the north side. Allows access to farm complex to the west whilst maintaining canal use. Resting on concrete piers. Located to the southwest of Mullingar and to the west of…

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A rare example of a lifting bridge or bascule bridge in Co. Westmeath. A bascule bridge is a drawbridge with a counterweight that continuously balances the span, or "leaf", throughout the entire upward swing. This feature was probably built during the mid twentieth-century and is an interesting addition to the civil engineering heritage of Westmeath and a worthy addition to the built heritage of the area.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 15402709

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Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
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sluice/sluice gate204 yd

Explorer Tom Sluice or sluice gate in Newdown has caught my eye in Newdown, County Westmeath. I bet a sluice/sluice gate with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

aqueduct716 yd

Explorer Tom Aqueduct in Heathstown (Delvin By.) has caught my eye in Heathstown, Newdown, County Westmeath. I bet a aqueduct with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

WoodfordHouse · 1053 yd

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Bawn in RattinBawn · 4.0 mi

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Rattin CastleCastle, tower house · 4.0 mi

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Font (present location) in TowlaghtFont (present location) · 8.8 mi

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Site of AbbeyChurch · 9.3 mi

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Children's playground9.8 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Westmeath. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Croppies' GraveMemorial · 9.9 mi

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Balindoolin House And GardenGarden · 11 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this garden.

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European Beech12 mi

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Common Lime12 mi

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