Capponnier, Shannonbridge Fort
Shannonbridge, Co. Roscommon
Dates from the beginning of the 19th century, cc 1805. Built description: This is an Napoleonic era structure, a tete-de-pont or bridgehead. A large defensive complex guarding the river crossing at Shannonbridge, on the Roscommon side. The Capponnier, which is being conserved, is in the centre of the defensive ditch, running north to the south below the scarp wall and glacis slope.
FORT LAYOUT PLAN SEE ALSO PHASE 2 THE SCARP WALL
Owners: The Shannonbridge Action committee initiated this restoration project on behalf of the owners
Architect: Blackwood Associates:
Conservation Engineer: Ivor McElveen Associates:
Main Contractor: The OldBuilders Company : Cut Stone works in lime mortar, slating bedded in lime over masonry vaulted ceiling..
Grant funded by: The Heritage Council and Roscommon County Council
Job Description: External conservation work. Comprising of cut stone work, Lime mortar external walls and re-pointing. Slating bedded in lime over masonry vaulted ceiling.
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RESTORATION IN PROGRESS
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RESTORATION COMPLETED
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