Ower Bridge, County Galway

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Single-arch limestone bridge, dated 1867, over Black River. Walls of roughly cut squared blocks, with segmental arch having dressed voussoirs, string course, and with rock-faced copings to parapets. Flanked by buttresses having similar detailing, with rounded ends to piers.

This is a fine example of a mid-nineteenth-century road bridge and has an elegant arch with good stone detailing throughout.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 30404102

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