Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/02/054

Address :
Mullagh Bridge Main Rd Ballymartin Newry Co Down BT34 4NU

Townland:
Magheragh/ Ballykeel

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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:
285/1

IG Ref:
J3327 1593

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Owner Category

Central Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

A single semicircular span carries the Newcastle - Kilkeel road over the Mullagh River. Of squared granite blocks in regular courses with finely dressed voussoirs. Downstream banks faced with stone. Very overgrown.

Architects

Historical Information

First depicted on the 1859 OS map, indicating a mid-19th century date of construction. Superseded another bridge a short distance downstream which is marked on the 1834 map (HB16/02/061). Primary sources: 1. PRONI- 1834 OS 6'' map (Down sheet 56). 2. PRONI- 1859 OS 6'' map (Down sheet 56).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Of local interest only.

General Comments

Date of Survey

22 July 1997