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Agherton Parish Church

  •   The Diamond, Portstewart, BT55 7AH

Gothic style church with lancet windows and a 4 stage tower in centre. Lancet window at tower base, square grill, clock face and lancet window above. Crenellated with slender corner finials. Main entrance via a flat-roofed porch at gable- pointed arch doorway with light. Rose window above porch on gable end of nave. Most dressing rendered over apart from parts of plinth and quoins. South façade has red Scottish sandstone dressing

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rock-faced
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 1 – A façade in this condition will only require localised remedial treatment concentrating on individual blocks. Stage 1 classification may also indicate that no intervention is needed with only periodic re-assessment of the façade is recommended.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    281710
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    438055

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1839
  • Architect:
    Thomas Drew (LA)
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB03/08/001
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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