Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/28/085

Address :
Underground Passage Heather Park Newry Co Down

Townland:
Ballinacraig

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Survey 2:
Record Only

Date of Listing:

Date of De-listing:

Current Use:
Tunnel

Former Use
Tunnel

Conservation Area:
Yes

Industrial Archaeology:
No

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
No

Derelict:
No

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OS Map No:
266/7NW

IG Ref:
J0884 2667

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Owner Category

Local Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

Passage opening is segmental headed and has rubble granite piers supporting a soldier course, brick head. There are six modern stone steps down to opening, which is infilled with fixed iron bars. The structure is enclosed by modern railings.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

Reputedly used to bring prisoners from former gaol in vicinity of present Bank of Ireland for execution on Gallows Hill (now Heather Park). Probably of 18th century in date. Secondary Sources: 1. Newry Regeneration Project (1994), ‘Newry Town Trail.’

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Brick-lined tunnel of local historical interest.

General Comments

Date of Survey

29 March 2000