MacNeill's Egyptian Arch, Railway bridge in Newry, Northern Ireland.
MacNeill's Egyptian Arch spans across the Newry-Camlough Road with a design incorporating curved stone elements and characteristic side walls.
The railway bridge was constructed in 1851 by William Dargan under the supervision of engineer Sir John MacNeill for the Dublin-Belfast railway line.
The structure received its name from the architectural resemblance to the headdress worn by ancient Egyptian pharaohs during ceremonial occasions.
The bridge maintains an active role in the railway network, supporting train connections between Dublin and Belfast through County Armagh.
The Royal Mint selected this architectural structure to represent Northern Ireland on the reverse of the 2006 one-pound coin design.
Location: Northern Ireland
GPS coordinates: 54.18550,-6.36204
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:43
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