Grattan Bridge (Dublin)

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Grattan Bridge (Irish: Droichead Grattan) connects Upper and Lower Ormond Quays on the north bank of the River Liffey to Essex Quay and Wellington Quay on the south.

Named after Henry Grattan, it was originally built in 1676 and called Essex Bridge (from Arthur Capel, Earl of Essex). The builder was Sir Humphrey Jervis, who was developing land on both sides of the river and wanted the bridge to connect his properties. To build the bridge he used stones taken from the remains of St Mary's Abbey. The bridge collapsed in 1687 and was not rebuilt until 1755. The present bridge,
which was modelled on London's Westminster Bridge, dates from 1875.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grattan_Bridge
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Coordinates:   53°20'44"N   6°16'3"W
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