Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB19/07/006

Address :
Bridge Dromore Road Dromara Dromore Co Down BT25

Townland:
Moydalgan

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Survey 2:
B2

Date of Listing:
20/01/2014 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:
203/11

IG Ref:
J2767 5034

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Owner Category

Central Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

This two-span masonry arch bridge carries the Dromore Road over the River Lagan. It is of random rubble construction throughout, without any embellishments. Both arches are of segmental profile, with split stone voussoirs. The west arch is the main one, being both substantially higher and wider than the east one. There is no cutwater to the pier, either upstream or down. Metal tie bars have been inserted through the spandrels of the main arch. The deck caries a two-lane road.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

This bridge is depicted on the 1833 OS six-inch map and subsequent editions. It was probably constructed in the later 1700s or early 1800s. References – Primary sources: 1. PRONI OS/6/3/28/1. First edition OS six-inch map, Co Down sheet 28 (1833).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

A. Style B. Proportion C. Ornamentation D. Plan Form F. Structural System J. Setting

Historic Interest

R. Age S. Authenticity X. Local Interest

Evaluation

A two-span masonry, late 18th century, arch bridge of random rubble construction, which carries the Dromore Road over the River Lagan. With both arches of segmental profile and split stone voussoirs, the west arch is substantially higher and wider than the east one creating a curved deck, which adds interest. Largely unaltered, the bridge it a good example of the type, retains its rural setting and is of local interest.

General Comments

Additional listing criteria apply - R- Age, S- Authenticity.

Date of Survey

03 February 2011