Footbridge over Drumragh River

The Department's description

Exterior description and setting

A four-span footbridge, built c.1900, crossing Drumragh River. Coursed squared rockfaced stone piers and abutments; V-shaped cutwaters; that to north has concrete repairs. Carriageway consists of steel carriageway with cemented surface; steel columns support wire mesh parapet; access via stone steps to north and south.

Bridge located in rural
setting with agricultural land to each riverbank; path runs from road at west.

Roof N/A
Walling Squared rockfaced stone
Windows N/A
RWG N/A

Historical information

The first edition of the OS map (1833) shows a ‘Ford’ at the site. On the second edition the Londonderry & Enniskillen Railway is shown nearby and ‘Stepping Stones’ are also captioned. A bridge first appears on the third edition of 1854. The ‘Ford’ continues to be shown on this and the subsequent edition. The current structure appears to be of a relatively modern date.

References:

Primary Sources

1. PRONI OS/6/6/43/1 – First Edition Ordnance Survey Map (1833)
2. PRONI OS/6/6/43/2 – Second Edition Ordnance Survey Map (1854)
3. PRONI OS/6/6/43/3 – Third Edition Ordnance Survey Map (1906)
4. PRONI OS/6/6/43/4 – Fourth Edition Ordnance Survey Map (1936-8)

Criteria for listing: architectural interest

Not listed

Criteria for listing: historic interest

Not listed

Evaluation

A four-span footbridge, built c.1900, crossing Drumragh River. This simple bridge, consisting of single continuous beam with supports across its span, is somewhat crude in execution, of a late date and not among the best examples of the type.