What is recorded here
Brittas Bridge gives Thomas Fosbery the grand phrase ‘under the superintendence of’ and names Michael Walsh as the contractor. Even in stone, it takes more words to say who watched than who built the thing.
Single-arch limestone road bridge over the River Mulkear, built in 1874. Dressed walls with carved copings and stringcourse. Cut voussoirs to elliptical-headed arches. Plaque reads: 'A.D. 1874 Built under the superintendence of Thomas Fosbery Esq. C.E. by Michael Walsh of Foynes contractor'.
An attractive and well proportioned bridge, built under the superintendence of Thomas Fosbery, Surveyor, forming a landmark feature spanning the River Mulkear. The construction of the bridge is of some technical engineering significance, while the cut limestone voussoirs are indicative of high quality craftsmanship.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21901445
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