Cappa Old Bridge

Five-arch road bridge over River Aherlow, built c. 1800, with coursed rubble limestone sweeping walls. Round-headed arches having ashlar limestone voussoirs and raised carved limestone keystones. Stepped ashlar limestone V-cutwaters to east elevation.

This solidly constructed, slightly humpback bridge is a reminder of the quality of engineering and local masonry skills in the early nineteenth century. The stepped V-cutwaters are an unusual feature which add further interest to the bridge. The bridge is of apparent architectural and engineering design, the substantial walls being balanced by the elegant arches with finely cut ashlar voussoirs and carved limestone keystones. The smooth surface of the cut stone creates an interesting and aesthetically pleasing textural contrast against the rough rubble limestone walls.