Mizen Light House Bridge
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| Summary: | The bridge connecting the Mizen Lighr House to the mainland spans 172 feet, deck is 4 1/2 feet wide of 5 inch concrete and is 150 feet above high water. Constructed of angle iron encased in concrete, the arches vary from 1 1/2 feet depth at centre to 3 feet at springing point; width of arches is 12 inches throughout and believed to be the second bridge of this construction built in Europe. Built by Alfred Thorne & Company; Engineer, Noel Ridley, both of Westminister, England, it was completed 1909/1910 after permission received 1907. Mizen Fog Station established May 3, 1909, installed lighht signal in 1959 and automated April 1993. Building being developed as tourist attraction. |
| In collection: | Our Own Place Photographic Project |
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| Language: | English |
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24 August 1993
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| Notes: | Project sponsored by RTÉ and Fuji Photo Film (Ireland) Ltd. Film number: 13; frame number: 17 Mizen Archaeological and Historical Society Photograph taken at e.g. 18:50, 24 Aug 1993. Physical description: 1 photograph ; 15 x 10cm. Geographic Coverage: Crookhaven, Co. Cork, Province of Munster, Ireland. more |
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OOP_17/13 |
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Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.
