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bridge — Saint Johnstown

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bridge — Saint Johnstown
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Double-span bridge carrying the former Dundalk to Derry railway line over tributary of the River Foyle, built c. 1880, replacing and possible incorporating fabric from an earlier wooden bridge to site, built c. 1847. Now disused (since 1965). Coursed, rusticated and dressed mildly rock-faced squared granite central pier with concrete coping over supporting riveted iron or steel girder deck. Railway track girders still insitu. Stone and concrete supports to either end of deck. Cast-iron or steel riveted parapets with metal railings over. Located to east end of Saint Johnstown village adjacent to the River Foyle and the border with Northern Ireland to the east.

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