Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/28/098

Address :
6 Upper Water Street (formerly 6 Abbey Way) Newry Co Down BT34 1DJ

Townland:
Carneyhough

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Survey 2:
Record Only

Date of Listing:

Date of De-listing:

Current Use:
Shop

Former Use
House

Conservation Area:
Yes

Industrial Archaeology:
No

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
No

Derelict:
No

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OS Map No:
266/7 NW

IG Ref:
J0866 2654

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Owner Category

Private

Exterior Description And Setting

Three storey (+ attic) building on west side of Abbey Way (now back to its original name of Upper Water Street). Roof is pitched natural slate with the wall head of a now demolished neighbouring building to right gable and a modern brick chimney to left gable. There is a cast iron skylight to front pitch. Rainwater goods are plastic with a down pipe to left of façade. Wall to façade is painted lined cement render. At ground floor is a modern shop with door to right leading to upper floors. Shop is all modern with large plastic fascia over door. Door to right has a roller shutter closed over it. There are three windows to each upper floor. All are 2/2 sliding sashes with painted granite cills. Those to second floor are diminished in height. Rear not inspected

Architects

Historical Information

Shown on 1835 OS map and described as a house at £22 in 1838 valuation. Noted as three and one-third storeys high in 1863 valuation. Had become a licensed house by end of century. Primary Sources: 1. OS map 1835 edition PRONI - OS 9/15/1/1 2. Valuation revision books, 1866-1930, PRONI - VAL 1B/389, p.51 (1838 valuation book); 3. Valuation revision books, 1866-1930, PRONI - VAL 2B/3/69G, p.49 (1863 valuation book); 4. Valuation revision books, 1866-1930, PRONI - VAL 12B/22/16A, p.27 (1899 valuation book).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Early 19th Century building but now completely remodelled.

General Comments

This building originally had the address 6 Abbey Way. Following various realignments etc in the area, the street name was changed to Upper Water Street, hence the change of address.

Date of Survey

03 April 2000