Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/14/030

Address :
Hawkin's Bridge Glenvale Road Desert Newry Co Down BT34 2RB

Townland:
Saval More / Desert

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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:
252/16

IG Ref:
J1274 3000

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Owner Category

Central Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

A small segmental arch carries a minor road over a tributary stream of the Clanrye River. Of random granite rubble throughout, with roughly dressed voussoirs. Parapet coped with roughly squared granite blocks. Slightly curved in plan and slightly humped carriageway.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

Cited on 1834 OS map as Hawkins Br; it is probably of 18th century date. Primary Sources: 1. PRONI: OS 6” maps, 1st edition 1834, Co Down sheet 47.

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Although a good example of its type, this bridge is of no special merit.

General Comments

Date of Survey

23 February 2000