The intention with this website is to locate at least 1,001 benchmark sites, or die in the attempt (no flowers please, house private). Photos of any benchmark sites found will be posted at intervals over the coming days, weeks, months, years, decades, centuries ... Anyone who wishes to contribute can send photos and descriptions of any benchmarks they find and would like to have included here, to mfbourke@gmail.com See post Number 1 for a fuller description.

Hit Counter

Thursday, September 13, 2012

NUMBER 444

 BENCHMARKS continued

Located on the south side of New Bridge in Navan this is one to savour. Nestling above the sparkling waters of the majestic Boyne, like the flooded footprint of a giant wading bird, with its depths reflecting heavenly light and its lustrous black stone fringed with verdant ivy, it has a truly magical glow.

Below: The 'mark on New Bridge, Navan.

Above: On New Bridge looking towards Athlumney Road with the 'mark on top of the bridge wall at left.

Blog Archive