Shandon Bridge, Cork (C) David Hawgood

W6772 : Shandon Bridge, Cork

taken 5 years ago, near to Blackpool, Corcaigh, Kilbarry and Millfield, Cork, Ireland

Shandon Bridge, Cork

This footbridge was opened in 2004. In the 18th Century there was a ferry across the River Lee here. The quay walls of cut limestone were installed in the 1820s "in as straight lines as the course of the river would permit" according to a sign by the bridge.

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Grid Square: W6772, 94 images (more nearby )
Photographer: David Hawgood (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Monday, 2 July, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 22 July, 2012
Geographical Context: Paths Rivers, Streams, Drainage City, Town centre
Subject Location: Irish: W 672 721 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:54.0602N 8:28.5827W
Camera Location: Irish: W 673 721
View Direction: West-northwest (about 292 degrees)