Classon's Bridge is a bridge over the

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, Ireland between Milltown and

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. The bridge is part of the Lower Churchtown Road (L3001) and has an underpass for pedestrians walking along the banks of the Dodder.

History

The bridge takes its name from John Classon, the owner of a mill, who built the bridge in order to aid his business which was located on the left bank of the river, now the location of the well known Dublin pub, ''The Dropping Well''.Dropping Well Pub history
/ref> The bridge was made from granite blocks on the river bed. In 1928 the bridge was widened but parts of the old bridge can still be seen underneath. A little upstream from the bridge is a statue of a Rhino in the middle of the river.

External links

*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDqHCudwv2s - video of Classon's bridge.

References

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