Gaddan Bridge, County Sligo

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What is recorded here

Not listed in either the SMR (1989) or RMP (1995). A slightly hump-backed road bridge (Wth 6m; long axis N-S), over a narrow stream, on the road to 'Gaddan House'. The foundation course of large boulders are visible at the base of single arch (span 5.5m; H 2m) with rough voussoirs. There is no parapet wall. This bridge is of 18th/19th-century appearance.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL027-169

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