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Cherrygrove Bridge

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Cherrygrove Bridge
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Four-arch humpback road bridge, dated 1801, carrying a road over the River Maigue. Round-headed arches with cut limestone voussoirs. V-cutwaters to upstream elevation. Rubble limestone spandrel walls with dressed solider copings to parapet. Carved limestone plaque to parapet wall.
Most likely built in association with Cherry Grove House and gate lodge, this bridge forms a group of with these structures. Its well executed stonework creates a visuallyl appealing structure, while the use of different finishes to the stone creates textural variation. The different sized arches of this bridge are a notable feature. Plaque reads: 'This bridge was built A.D 1801 by Michael Farrell Esq., Henery FitzGerald Mason.'

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Photo: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage · Website use allowed for educational or private purposes with source credit