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Garfinny Bridge

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Coordinates52°09′00″N 10°13′38″W / 52.149939°N 10.227143°W / 52.149939; -10.227143
Carrieslocal road
CrossesGarfinny River
Garfinny Bridge

Droichead na Gairfeanaí
Coordinates52°09′00″N 10°13′38″W / 52.149939°N 10.227143°W / 52.149939; -10.227143
Carrieslocal road
CrossesGarfinny River
LocaleGarfinny, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Followed byN86 bridge
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
MaterialStone
Total length16 metres (52 ft)
Width2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in)
Height3 metres (9.8 ft)
No. of spans1
Design life500+ years
History
Construction startc. 1400
Official nameGarfinny Bridge
Reference no.612
Location

Garfinny Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in County Kerry, Ireland.[1][2] The bridge was designated as an Irish National Monument.

Garfinny Bridge crosses the Garfinny River on the Dingle Peninsula, 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) east-northeast of Dingle.

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