Cadamstown Bridge

Traversing the Silver River, Cadamstown Bridge, also known as Ardara Bridge, is an impressive two centred pointed arched bridge. Archaeological evidence would suggest that it could possibly have been constructed as early as the late 13th century, with some 17th and 18th century interventions. Built using stone, it is 9 to 10ft wide and circa 23ft tall and was possibly associated with the nearby destroyed tower house, Cadamstown House.

The bridge was made obsolete due to The Road Act of 1727. The law required that all bridges be a minimum of 12ft wide. This is a very rare unaltered pre-1727 stone bridge.

The bridge is currently undergoing conservation works by the OPW.

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This national monument is protected in accordance with the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014