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- Date
- 07 October 2024
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Overview
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, owned by the National Trust, is situated on the North Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland, between Ballycastle and Ballintoy. The name, from the Gaelic Carraig-a-Rade, means The Rock in the Road, an obstacle for the migrating salmon as they search for the river in which they were born. A bridge has been in use since the mid-1600s and was historically, traditionally, constructed and maintained by local fishermen.
This presentation will present a brief history of the historic rope bridge, and the coast area owned by the National Trust, an overview of current footbridge form and an overview of the Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI) coastal landscape.
Speakers
Dr Helen Jay
National Trust
head of coast
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Dr Helen Jay
Dr Helen Jay is head of coast at the National Trust. Helen gained her PhD at the University of Reading followed by the position of principal coastal geomorphologist at Jacobs and legacy consultants.
Helen joined the National Trust in 2022 following over twenty three (23) years with Jacobs.
Richard Nicholl
National Trust
head of civil engineering
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Richard Nicholl
Richard Nicholl is Head of Civil Engineering at the National Trust. Since joining the organisation in 2019, he has led civil and structural engineering activities, across an extensive portfolio of historic, environmental and heritage assets.
Previously, Richard worked with AECOM, and its legacy consultancies, for 18 years, which included technical director positions on projects such as London Underground’s £600 million Bank Station project.
Both an ICE and IStructE Fellow, Richard has significantly contributed to engineering throughout his career holding positions as Chair of the IStructE Northern Ireland Region, Vice Chair of ICE Northern Ireland, Freeman of the City of London, and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Engineers. Richard was also awarded the prestigious IStructE International Lewis Kent Award in 2021.
As incoming ICE Northern Ireland Chair, Richard brings his extensive experience and commitment to advancing the profession of civil engineering, and to support the next generation of engineers.
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