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Markree Castle

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Markree Castle
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Wrought-iron suspension footbridge over river, erected c. 1840. Wrought- and cast-iron suspension gantries on rubble masonry abutments to east and west banks, steel suspension cables, wrought-iron deck cradles, timber plank decking. Spans Arrow Unshin River to south of Markree Castle.
This attractive and unusual suspension footbridge displays a high level of technical skill and craftsmanship in its construction. As a mainly ornamental feature it is of considerable artistic interest and would have provided a romantic eye-catcher for boating parties departing from or returning to the nearby boathouse or landing stage at the foot of the Castle gardens.

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