Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB15/02/054

Address :
Ardress Bridge Derrycrew Road Loughgall Co Armagh

Townland:
Derrycrew

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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:
180/15

IG Ref:
H9094 5568

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Owner Category

Exterior Description And Setting

A single-arched rubble masonry bridge carrying a public road over the Tall River but arches and spandrels now cement rendered. It is aligned approximately north to south. Segmental arch later cement rendered as are spandrels and outer face of parapets except for rubble stone copings; soffit similarly rendered. Carriageway slightly humped with grass verge to each side. SETTING: The bridge stands in a rural area with fields to each side.

Architects

Historical Information

Precise date of structure not recorded but it appears on the OS map of 1834. References – Primary Sources 1. OS Map 1834, Co Armagh 4 (labelled 'new bridge'). 2. OS Map 1859, Co Armagh 4 (named 'Ardress Bridge').

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

This is an example of an early 19th century bridge which has had its original appearance spoiled.

General Comments

Date of Survey

31 December 2004