Bennettsbridge (IE)

1842 Light strike of the Bennettsbridge cancel under a Waterford cancel, used as a transit mark.

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Bennettsbridge (Irish: Droichead Binéid, meaning "Bennet's bridge") is a village in County Kilkenny in Ireland. It is situated on the River Nore 3.7 mile south of Kilkenny city, in the centre of the county. Bennettsbridge is a census town, and has population of 745 as of the 2016 census.

The village is on the R700 road at a stone bridge crossing of the Nore between Kilkenny and Thomastown. It has become a craft centre in recent years, with several pottery and craft producers located at the old mill beside the weir.

The village is part of the parish of Tullaherin which contains an almost intact 9th-century round tower. Bennettsbridge owes its name to Saint Benet and its strategic importance to its position at a major crossing of the river Nore. The first bridge was built on the site in 1285[citation needed] and was dedicated to the saint, and was important for transport until the establishment of the railway. The current bridge dates from the 18th century after the original bridge was swept away in a flood in 1763. There were flour-mills at the weir and there was a Royal Irish Constabulary police station in the village.

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Bennettsbridge whilst a major PO on a postal route is not shown as having been issued with an Irish Numeral cancel.

Ireland 1922 - present

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GB Era -1922

1842 1d Postal Stationery sent from Thomastown to Midleton (Incorrct spelling) County Cork

1842 reverse of Midleton PS. Despatch 21 Aug from Thomastown, evidently a late posting as it missed the 4:30pm post to Waterford. Sent to Bennettsbridge 22 Aug (nearest point on the main coach road) to connect with the 7:40 main route next morning to Waterford. From their sent on the Cork route via Youghal and to its final destination at Midleton.