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J3472 : The Ormeau Bridge, Belfast - January 2014

taken 7 years ago, near to Beal Feirste, Stranmillis, Shankill, Belfast County Borough and Ballynafeigh, Northern Ireland

The Ormeau Bridge, Belfast - January 2014

The south western side of the bridge seen from the Annadale Embankment. This view shows how the original spans are hidden under the later overlay.

The Ormeau Bridge, Belfast

Lanyon’s Queen’s Bridge J3474 : The Queen's Bridge, Belfast (2) opened in 1843. There is more than a hint of déjà vu in his design for the Ormeau Bridge which opened 20 years later. It suffered a similar fate in widening with his symmetric arches now partly hidden by the later decking. Work on the bridge’s predecessor is said to have started in 1815 with completion in 1818 or 1822 (depending on source). It seems, however, that it was unstable and was later demolished to be replaced by the present structure. It carries the main road to Downpatrick and Newcastle/Kilkeel.

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Grid Square: J3472, 417 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 27 January, 2014 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 27 January, 2014
Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage Roads, Road transport
Place (from Tags): Belfast
Subject Location: Irish: J 344 724 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:34.9576N 5:55.3201W
Camera Location: Irish: J 344 724
View Direction: NORTH (about 0 degrees)