2018

O1334 : Sean Heuston Bridge

taken 7 years ago, near to Islandbridge, Dublin, Ireland

Sean Heuston Bridge
Sean Heuston Bridge
Sean Heuston Bridge

Seán Heuston Bridge is a cast-iron bridge spanning the River Liffey beside Heuston Station, Dublin. It was previously named King's Bridge and Sarsfield Bridge - and the bridge and adjacent train station are still commonly referred to by older Dubliners as "Kings Bridge" and "Kings Bridge Station" respectively. Previously used for road traffic, the bridge now carries pedestrian and Luas (tram) traffic.
Originally designed by George Papworth to carry horsedrawn traffic, the foundation stone was laid in 1827. Construction completed in 1828, and the bridge was opened with the name Kings Bridge to commemorate a visit by King George IV in 1831.

River Liffey

The River Liffey flows through the centre of Dublin. Its major tributaries include the River Dodder, the River Poddle and the River Camac. The river supplies much of Dublin's water and a range of recreational activities. It rises in The Wicklow Mountains and flows 125km.


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O1334, 188 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 4 August, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 18 January, 2019
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! O 138 343 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:20.8368N 6:17.5168W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! O 138 343
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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