Carrick-on-Shannon Bridge, Ireland
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WW.Wilma
N 53° 56.570 W 008° 05.755
29U E 559342 N 5977539
Stone bridge with 5 arches across the river Shannon.
Waymark Code: WM4CV3
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 08/06/2008
Views: 43
A bridge over the Shannon was present in 1684. A new bridge with 17 arch's was erected in 1718 and the Shannon Commissioners replaced it with this 5 arch bridge in the 1840's.
The bridge connects the Counties Leitrim and Roscommon. The busy N4 Dublin-Sligo road runs over it. A by-pass is being planned.
The town has a large marina to house its ever-growing cruiser fleets and its successful rowing club.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: N4
Water or other terrain spanned: River Shannon
Construction Date: 1840s
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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