Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/01/043

Address :
Ballagh Bridge (new) Ballagh Rd Newcastle Co Down BT33 0LA

Townland:
Ballaghanery/ Glasdrumman

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Survey 2:
Record Only

Date of Listing:

Date of De-listing:

Current Use:
Bridge

Former Use
Bridge

Conservation Area:
No

Industrial Archaeology:
Yes

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
No

Derelict:
No

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OS Map No:
269/11

IG Ref:
J3844 2502

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Owner Category

Exterior Description And Setting

A single segmental arch carries the main Newcastle – Kilkeel road over the Crock Horn Steam. It is of split Silurian rubble (the stone work of the abutments being regularly coursed) with finely dressed granite quoins and voussoirs, and granite block coping to the parapets. The upstream banks are faced with concrete.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

This bridge is shown on the 1901 OS 6” map along with a short line of road on either side. It is not on the 1859 edition, indicating that it is of later 19th century date. Primary Sources: 1. PRONI- OS 6/3/53/2 (1859 OS map). 2. PRONI- OS 6/3/53/3 (1901 OS map).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

This bridge is primarily of interest on account of the nearby presence of the bridge which it superseded (HB 16/01/003). Being of later date, it provides an interesting contrast in terms of its style and standard of execution .

General Comments

Date of Survey

19 June 1997