Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/04/020

Address :
Boundary markers near 88-92 Greencastle Pier Road Greencastle Kilkeel Newry Co Down BT34 4LR

Townland:
Greencastle

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Survey 2:
B2

Date of Listing:
22/06/1994 00:00:00

Date of De-listing:

Current Use:
Boundary Marker

Former Use
Boundary Marker

Conservation Area:
No

Industrial Archaeology:
Yes

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
No

Derelict:
Partially

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OS Map No:
284/9

IG Ref:
J2440 1172

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Owner Category

Local Govt

Exterior Description And Setting

Eight posts formerly marked the boundary of the land owned by the Dundalk, Newry & Greenore Railway Company around Greencastle pier. Only two of these posts are now visible, and may be the only ones to survive. One is just west of the pier, on the seaward side of the road, and the other is on the foreshore between the pier and the first house to its east. Both piers now protrude only 20cm above the ground. They are of cast-iron, of T cross-section, and measure 18cm across and 10cm front to back. Each face reads ‘D.N. & G. Ry. Co./ Boundary Post’ in 3cm high letters. Despite the salt-laden atmosphere, the two posts survive in good condition.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

The pier associated with these boundary markers was opened by the Dundalk, Newry and Greenore Railway Company in 1880 to service the Greenore terminus of the Holyhead ferry. Services were discontinued in 1926. Secondary Source: 1. D.S.M. Barrie, ‘The Dundalk, Newry & Greenore Railway’ (1980).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

A. Style C. Ornamentation K. Group value

Historic Interest

X. Local Interest

Evaluation

Whilst local government boundary markers are fairly common, posts such as these are scarce. These particular examples are linked, both functionally and spatially, to the nearby wooden pier. Scheduling would be a more appropriate form of protection.

General Comments

Date of Survey

02 October 1998