East Bridge - Enniskillen Co Fermanagh
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Windsocker
N 54° 20.646 W 007° 38.066
29U E 588769 N 6022667
The East Bridge is sandwiched between two more modern bridges.
Waymark Code: WM3AXF
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 03/07/2008
Views: 5
The original was wooden, built in 1614, and had a drawbridge on the island side which could be raised when required. It was replaced in 1688 by a stone 5 arch bridge which, during the Williamite wars, was connected by a tunnel to a Battery on Forthill. It was later widened and now forms the heart of the present bridge but only 3 arches are visible as the others were filled in.
Length of bridge: 35m
Height of bridge: 15
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians, motor vehicles, bikes, hikers
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River
Date constructed: 1688
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: East Bridge Road
Location:
Enniskillen Co Fermanagh Ireland
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