Annesley Bridge

Annesley Bridge
Droichead Annesley

View of the Tolka river 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
Named for Richard Annesley
History
Opened 1797
Rebuilt 1926

Annesley Bridge crosses the River Tolka in Fairview, Dublin, Ireland. The bridge was built in 1797.[1] It is named after Richard Annesley and 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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