What is recorded here
Cappamore Bridge in Gortnascarry splits the Bilboa between two arches like a mother separating brothers at Mass. The river gets back together behind the stone pier, which is exactly where the brothers would be pinching each other.
Two-arch limestone road bridge, built c. 1820, carrying road over the River Bilboa. Cut stone walls with cut stone stringcourses and dressed copings and piers to parapet walls. Segmental arches with rusticated voussoirs. Carved limestone U-cutwaters.
Occupying a prominent site on a main entrance route to Cappamore town, this bridge adds architectural incident to the roadscape. The stone work is well executed and displays an attention to detail. The bridge is a fine example of early engineering skill.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21806002
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