Annesley Bridge

Annesley Bridge
Droichead Annesley

View of the River Tolka from Annesley Bridge
Coordinates 53°21′39″N 6°14′27″W / 53.3609°N 6.24090°W / 53.3609; -6.24090Coordinates: 53°21′39″N 6°14′27″W / 53.3609°N 6.24090°W / 53.3609; -6.24090
Crosses River Tolka
Locale Dublin
Named for Richard Annesley, 6th Earl of Anglesey
History
Opened 1797 (1797)

Annesley Bridge crosses the River Tolka in Fairview, Dublin, Ireland. The bridge was built in 1797.[1] It is named after Richard Annesley, 6th Earl of Anglesey, the bridge was demolished and rebuilt in 1926. The East Wall Road, North Strand Road and Poplar Row meet at the west end of the bridge with Annesley Bridge Road at the east end, making it an important junction in the north inner city.[2]

References

  1. ↑ The Road to Howth - chapter 23 of a local history
  2. ↑ http://www.patrickcomerford.com/2015/12/crossing-bridge-that-recalls-stories-of.html


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