Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/14/024

Address :
Ryan Bridge Ryan Road Rathfriland Newry Co Down BT34 5BJ

Townland:
Ryan/ Desert

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Survey 2:
Record Only

Date of Listing:

Date of De-listing:

Current Use:
Demolished

Former Use
Bridge

Conservation Area:
No

Industrial Archaeology:
Yes

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
No

Derelict:
Demolished

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OS Map No:
253/9

IG Ref:
J1360 3050

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Owner Category

Central Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

The original triple arch masonry bridge over the Clanrye River has been replaced with a single horizontal span of reinforced concrete. The slab deck rests on concrete abutments. Vertical metal railings form parapets to both sides. The original rubble approach walls appear to have been rebuilt and are heavily pointed in cement.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

The earlier rubble bridge is shown (uncaptioned) on the 1834 first edition OS 6” map; it was probably of 18th century date. The 1972 HMBB survey card notes it as being of rubble masonry. The arches had triple keystones and the parapets were coped with flat stones (and extended to north as field walls). The north arch was apparently dry in normal circumstances. Triangular cutwaters to piers. Slightly hump-backed carriageway. Primary Sources: 1. PRONI: OS 6” maps, 1st edition 1834, Co Down sheet 47. 2. HMBB survey card dated 14 Dec 1972.

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Original bridge demolished. The present bridge is of no special merit.

General Comments

Date of Survey

28 February 2000