'Irish Stone Bridges: History and Heritage'
| By: | Peter O'Keeffe, T. Simmington |
| Publisher: | Irish Academic Press Ltd |
| Published: | July 1991 |
| Pages: | 356 |
| Categories: | Art |
| Language: | English |
| Available as: | Hardback |
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Exquisitely illustrated, this publication serves as a vital work for Irish civil engineers, architects, conservationists, and local historians, as well as a thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing read for teachers, tourists and all those who value this fascinating aspect of Ireland's cultural heritage.
Part I examines the technical histories and contexts for the bridges, uncovering every aspect of their exceptional beauty and technical achievement, while Part II is a unique gazetteer of over 75 bridges and groups of bridges the length and breadth of Ireland.