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National Monument No. 672. Impressive two centred pointed arched bridge (Wth 9-10ft) with evidence of original timber support protruding from springing arch of bridge which traverses the Silver river. Associated with nearby destroyed tower house (OF036-016----) and possible site of medieval village which according to local information was bulldozed several years ago. Possible late 15th/16th-century bridge. A 3D model of the bridge can be downloaded from Offaly County Council website at www.offaly.ie/eng/Services/Heritage/Archaeology/3D_Surveying_of_Archaeological_Monuments/
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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