Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/09/009

Address :
Bavan Bridge Cabragh Road Mayobridge Hilltown Co Down BT34 2HX

Townland:
Bavan/ Carrickcrossan

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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:
267/2

IG Ref:
J1535 2818

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Owner Category

Central Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

A single segmental span carries a single lane road over a small tributary of the Clanrye River. Of random granite rubble throughout. The parapet, which is coped with large granite blocks, returns at NE for a short distance. The abutments and faces are heavily repointed in cement

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

Shown on 1834 OS 6” map and explicitly cited as “Bavan Br” on 1860 edition. Probably of early 19th C date. Primary sources: 1. OS 6" map, 1st edition (1834) Co Down sheet 47 (PRONI OS 6/3/47/1) 2. OS 6" map, 2nd edition (1860) Co Down sheet 47 (PRONI OS 6/3/47/2)

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

A typical small-scale bridge.

General Comments

Date of Survey

16 August 1999