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Newtown Bridge

Newtown Bridge, DRUMKEEN, Donegal, DG; Single-arched humpbacked bridge carrying road over the Deele River, built c. 1800. Segmental-headed arch with cut stone voussoirs; cement lining to arch barrel. Rubble stone construction to spandrels, piers and para

Description

Newtown Bridge is a stone bridge in Drumkeen that carries traffic across the Deele River using a single arched design. The structure features carefully dressed stone blocks forming the arch and a solid construction that has remained largely unchanged since its completion.

History

Built around 1800, the bridge demonstrates engineering practices of its era through the use of broad arch spans and rubble stone materials. Its construction occurred during a period when such structures improved transportation networks across County Donegal.

Practical

The bridge is straightforward to reach and features a paved roadway with grassed verges on both sides. Visitors can view the structure from various vantage points since the approaches are accessible from either direction.

Did you know?

The wing walls project outward at each end of the parapets, forming a distinctive stepped pattern. This design echoes construction methods found throughout bridges in the wider County Donegal area.

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54.86744,-7.76729
Latest update
December 6, 2025 19:07

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