Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB12/02/041

Address :
Lurganboy Bridge Lurganboy Newtownbutler Co Fermanagh BT92

Townland:
Lurganboy; Gortgommon

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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:
261/7

IG Ref:
H4214 2609

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Owner Category

Central Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

A small semicircular span carries the main Newtownbutler - Clones road over a small stream. The up (north) and down (south) faces exhibit different masonry constructs. The former is of small squared sandstone blocks, irregularly laid and has a finely dressed voussoir. The downstream face is of random rubble, with roughly-dressed voussoirs. Both parapets are coped with large irregular blocks. The inside of the arch has been gunited, obscuring the join between the two sections; the upstream face is undoubtedly later.

Architects

Historical Information

This bridge is shown on the 1834 OS 6" map. It is explicitly captioned 'Lurganboy Br' on the 1857 and subsequent editions. Judging by its style, the downstream section is probably later 18th century in date, and the upstream addition added in the mid 19th century. Primary sources: 1. OS 6" map, 1st edition 1834, Co Fermanagh sheet 40 (PRONI OS 6/4/40/1). 2. OS 6" map, 2nd edition 1857, Co Fermanagh sheet 40 (PRONI OS 6/4/40/2). 3. OS 6" map, 3rd edition 1907, Co Fermanagh sheet 40 (PRONI OS 6/4/40/3).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Of some interest because of its differing construction styles.

General Comments

Date of Survey

27 December 2000