Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/14/033

Address :
Glennys Bridge Benagh Road Donaghmore Newry Co Down BT34 2RG

Townland:
Desert/ Crocreagh

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Survey 2:
B1

Date of Listing:
27/02/2004 00:00:00

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:
266/4

IG Ref:
J1263 2878

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Owner Category

Central Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

Two semicircular arches carry a minor road over the Clanrye River. Of random granite rubble throughout, with roughly dressed voussoirs. Between each arch, an angled cutwater rises up to finish in a pedestrian refuge. Parapets coped with roughly squared granite blocks; the walls continue on the east side as field boundaries with road at a higher level. Strong hump to carriageway. Faces heavily repointed in cement; voussoirs now ribbon pointed.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

Cited on 1834 OS map as ‘Old Mill Br’ and on 1860 edition as ‘Glennys Br’; it is probably of 18th century date. Its name recalls the now demolished flour mill just to the north (HB15/14/031). Primary Sources: 1. PRONI: OS 6” maps, 1st edition 1834, Co Down sheet 47. 2. PRONI: OS 6” maps, 2nd edition 1860, Co Down sheet 47.

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

A. Style B. Proportion C. Ornamentation D. Plan Form F. Structural System H-. Alterations detracting from building J. Setting

Historic Interest

Z. Rarity X. Local Interest

Evaluation

Although of modest scale, this bridge is of special interest on account of its pedestrian refuges – typical pre 19th century features and rare in the province. Its name which recalls the now-demolished flour mill just to the north (HB15/14/031). It also enhances the landscape hereabouts.

General Comments

Date of Survey

28 February 2000