The Bridge at Inistioge - Inistioge, Ireland - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

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The bridge at Inistioge is a very fine ten-arched stone structure across the River Nore. Its design has been attributed to the engineer George Smith who succeeded as engineer in charge of the constuction of the Kilkenny Canal in 1761. Smith is reputed to have worked with renowned George Semple on the construction of Essex Bridge in Dublin.

The bridge at Inistioge is noteworthy for the contrast between the plain triangular cutwaters of the upriver face and the granite ionic pilasters of the downriver, or southern, face and for its semi-circular arches. The design is thought to have been inspired by designs for Blackfriars Bridge in London.

The rebuilding of the bridge at Inistioge was brought about following the great flood of the River Nore on 2nd October 1763 which destroyed a number of bridges including two in Kilkenny City as well as the bridges at Bennetsbridge, Thomastown and several people were killed. The bridge at Inistioge was split through two arches. The Irish parliament responded to the catastrophe by providing the sum of £8,000.00 to the Corporation "to enable them to rebuild John's Bridge, Thomas Town Bridge, and Castlecomer Bridge in the county of Kilkenny, and to repair the bridge of Ennisteague (sic) in said county of Kilkenny."

Length of bridge: 107 meters What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: River and flood plain Date constructed: 1765 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: R700 Location: Inistioge Height of bridge: Not listed

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