Birr Castle

Name: Birr Castle
Address: IE

Foot bridge in Offaly, Ireland, dating from 1820–1830

Single-span wire suspension footbridge, built between 1821-25, within the grounds of Birr Castle over the River Camcor. Hung from reinforced-concrete uprights. Anchored to the ground behind with a pair of diagonal wrought-iton rods. Timber deck. Bridge accessed through pointed-arched openings with wrought-iron gate to opening on northern bank.

Type:: Foot bridge
Period:: 1820–1830
Where:: Offaly, Ireland
Coordinates:: 53.10°N, 7.92°W

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