Annesley Bridge
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.[2] 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]
Annesley Bridge Droichead Annesley | |
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 View of the River Tolka from Annesley Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 53.3609°N 6.24090°W |
| Crosses | River Tolka |
| Locale | Dublin |
| Named for | Richard Annesley, 6th Earl of Anglesey |
| History | |
| Opened | 1797 |
| Rebuilt | 1926 |
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References
- Parsons, Michael (7 March 2015). "Spring begins at Adam's". Fine Art and Antiques. Irish Times. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- Comerford, Patrick (December 2015). "Crossing a bridge that recalls stories of bigamy, kidnap, slavery and murder". Patrick Comerford. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
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