Ballewan Aqueduct, Spittal Glen

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2-span, round-arched aqueduct bridge with tall, tapered central pier and deep parapet containing conduit. Bull-faced red sandstone with ashlar dressings. String course at arch springing-point; roll-moulded string course at base of parapet; moulded cope. Early 20th century standard GCWW tubular cast-iron railings to parapet cope with floral motif at head of each upright. Conduit emerges from sandstone archway at each end, flanked on each side by 6 access steps to central entrance gates. Later concrete cover to conduit; gauge at centre. Additional security covers added 2007. [HS]