Classon's Bridge
Classon's Bridge | |
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 Classon's seen from upstream on the left bank. | |
| Coordinates | 53°18′29″N 6°15′16″W / 53.307935°N 6.254403°W |
| Crosses | River Dodder |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Granite and Concrete (1928) |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| History | |
| Construction end | c1790s. Widened in 1928. |
| Location | |
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Classon's Bridge (Template:Lang-ga[1]) is a bridge over the River Dodder in Dublin, Ireland between Milltown and Dartry. The bridge is part of the Lower Churchtown Road (L3001) and has an underpass for pedestrians walking along the banks of the Dodder.
History
The bridge takes its name from John Classon, the owner of a mill, who built the bridge in order to aid his business which was located on the left bank of the river, now the location of The Dropping Well pub.[2]
The bridge was made from granite blocks on the river bed. In 1928, the bridge was widened but parts of the old bridge can still be seen underneath. A little upstream from the bridge is a statue of a rhino in the middle of the river.
External links
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDqHCudwv2s - video of Classon's bridge.
References
- ^ "Classon's Bridge/Droichead Classon". logainm.ie.
- ^ Dropping Well Pub history
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