Craigavon Bridge among six new 'listings' proposed for city

Craigavon Bridge in Derry is one of six new “listings” being proposed for the city.

The Department of Environment is consulting Derry City Council on the “listings” and proposed “de-listing” of three. 

As well as the bridge (pictured above), the other “listings” include two examples of late Georgian town houses within the city walls, an Edwardian commercial building outside Castle Gate, recently conserved to a high standard as part of the Townscape Heritage Initiative scheme, a Victorian commercial building next door which is complementary to the already listed Grand Central Bar, and the former Rossdowney School on Glendermott, a pre First World War school building.

Commenting on the latest proposals, Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said the “listings” would be a “further boost” for the city. 

He added: “These new listings reflect Derry’s varied and diverse history and will ensure these important assets are preserved and protected as part of the city’s rich tapestry. They will also further enhance the marketing of the city as a great place to work, visit and invest. My department and I continue to be committed to ensuring that our environment is recognised and utilised to its full potential to deliver a better economy and quality of life for all.”

The City Council is also being asked for its views on the potential removal of three buildings from the list. 

Survey work has revealed that these buildings, 22, 23 and 24 Bonds Hill, were rebuilt as replicas in the mid 1990s following engineers reports that the original buildings were in poor structural condition.

They can, therefore, not be considered historic buildings.