Discover Alone, back to main map

Killyran Bridge

bridge
Killyran Bridge
Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Triple-arch stone bridge, built c.1885, over former railway lines. Rock-faced ashlar elevations, rubble-stone piers abutments and soffits. Segmental arch ring of rock-faced voussoirs, random squared rubble spandrels and parapet. Buttresses to both ends, projecting rock-faced coping stones, square ends to parapet.
The Cavan and Leitrim Railway was a narrow-guage line that operated from 1887 until 1959. This small scale three-arch bridge demonstrates the use of robust masonry, and is typical of the bridges along the railway line. Its separate arches for each track is an interesting and unusual feature of this bridge. It is an important surviving part of the historic railway architecture of the county and makes a significant contribution to the character of its rural setting.

This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places

Other information

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