Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/07/017

Address :
Bridge over Leitrim River Leitrim Rd Hilltown Newry Co Down BT34

Townland:
Carcullion/ Ballymaghery

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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:
267/4

IG Ref:
J2177 2853

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Owner Category

Central Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

A single segmental span carries a minor road over the Leitrim River. It is of random rubble schist and granite throughout, with dressed voussoirs. Squared granite rubble is used on the abutment quoins and parapets. A metal pipe is carried under the soffit. The wing walls curve out slightly at both ends. Part of the downstream parapet has been rebuilt in concrete blocks.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

A wooden bridge is cited on the 1834 OS 6" map. 'Leitrim bridge' is cited on the 1859 map, indicating a mid 19th century date of erection. Primary sources: 1. 1st edition OS 6" map (1834), Down sheet 48. 2. 2nd edition OS 6" map (1859), Down sheet 48.

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Not special enough to warrant listing.

General Comments

Date of Survey

10 February 1999