South Gate Bridge - Cork, Ireland
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N 51° 53.737 W 008° 28.572
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South Gate Bridge is located between Barrack Street and South Main Street over the River Lee in the central part of Cork, Ireland.
Waymark Code: WM183CR
Location: Munster, Ireland
Date Posted: 05/22/2023
Views: 1
South Gate Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Cork. It is a triple arch bridge made of limestone that was built 1713 by Chatterton and Coltsman. It carries vehicles and pedestrians along R608 from Sullivan Quay and Barrack Street to South Main Street over the River Lee to connect the south side of Cork to the city center. The bridge length is 87 ft. The central arch is about 12 ft. above the level of the river and the flanking arches are smaller, about 10 ft. high.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Cork, Ireland
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: R608 - between Barrack Street and South Main Street
Water or other terrain spanned: River Lee
Architect/Builder: Chatterton and Coltsman
Construction Date: 1713
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