Glennys Bridge

The Department's description

Exterior description and setting

Two semicircular arches carry a minor road over the Clanrye River. Of random granite rubble throughout, with roughly dressed voussoirs. Between each arch, an angled cutwater rises up to finish in a pedestrian refuge. Parapets coped with roughly squared granite blocks; the walls continue on the east side as field boundaries with road at a higher level. Strong hump to carriageway. Faces heavily repointed in cement; voussoirs now ribbon pointed.

Historical information

Cited on 1834 OS map as ‘Old Mill Br’ and on 1860 edition as ‘Glennys Br’; it is probably of 18th century date. Its name recalls the now demolished flour mill just to the north (HB15/14/031).

Primary Sources:
1. PRONI: OS 6” maps, 1st edition 1834, Co Down sheet 47.
2. PRONI: OS 6” maps, 2nd edition 1860, Co Down sheet 47.

Criteria for listing: architectural interest

A. Style
B. Proportion
C. Ornamentation
D. Plan Form
F. Structural System
H-. Alterations detracting from building
J. Setting

Criteria for listing: historic interest

X. Local Interest
Z. Rarity

Evaluation

Although of modest scale, this bridge is of special interest on account of its pedestrian refuges – typical pre 19th century features and rare in the province. Its name which recalls the now-demolished flour mill just to the north (HB15/14/031). It also enhances the landscape hereabouts.