Father Mathew Bridge
Father Mathew Bridge (Irish: Droichead an Athar Maitiú) is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, which joins Merchants Quay to Church Street and the north quays. It occupies the approximate site of the original, and for many years the only, Bridge of Dublin, dating back to the 11th century.
Father Mathew Bridge Droichead an Athar Maitiú | |
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Father Mathew Bridge (formerly known as Whitworth Bridge) | |
| Coordinates | 53.3455°N 6.2757°W |
| Crosses | River Liffey |
| Locale | Dublin, Ireland |
| Preceded by | Droichet Dubhgaill (11th century?) Bridge of Dublin (13th century) Rebuilt Dublin Bridge (1428) |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Elliptical arch stone bridge |
| Material | Granite |
| Total length | ~45m |
| Width | ~15m |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| History | |
| Designer | George Knowles |
| Construction end | 1816 |
| Location | |
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