Annesley Bridge
Annesley Bridge crosses the River Tolka in Fairview, Dublin, Ireland. It is named after Richard Annesley, 6th Earl of Anglesey. 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.[1]
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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History
Building of the original bridge commenced in 1792 by aristocrat Richard Annesley, and opened to the public in 1797. A decorative silver trowel given to him during the opening ceremony was later auctioned and displayed in the Dublin Civic Museum.[2]
During the Rising of 1916, the bridge became the location and namesake of the Battle of Annesley Bridge.[3] Ten years later in 1926, the original bridge was demolished and rebuilt as the structure that stands today.[1]
References
- Comerford, Patrick (December 2015). "Crossing a bridge that recalls stories of bigamy, kidnap, slavery and murder". Patrick Comerford. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- Parsons, Michael (7 March 2015). "Spring begins at Adam's". Fine Art and Antiques. Irish Times. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- FUSIO. "Annesley Bridge, Annesley Bridge Road, Dublin 3, DUBLIN". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 27 October 2021.