Weighbridge or weighhouse in Farranreagh, County Kerry

What is recorded here

Weighbridge or weighhouse in Farranreagh has six old iron weights welded into a pile. A lovely trap for the lad who announces, “I used to be fierce strong.” Go on, so. Lift the little one.

Freestanding square-plan single-bay single-storey weigh house, built c. 1880, with round window opening and tapered pyramidal roof having central clock to apex with ogee-domed capping and decorative urn finial. Clock decommissioned in 1922. Restored in 1990. Freestanding cast-iron lever, c. 1880, comprising tapered fluted shaft with cylindrical capping having cantilevered arm. Freestanding group of six iron weights, c. 1880, arranged in a pyramidal fashion, welded in 1990. Cast-iron weigh bridge, c. 1880, with inscription. Quay fronted.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21401320

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