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Armoy Presbyterian Church

  •   Church Road, Armoy

Small church with 3 bay nave, stuccoed with stone buttresses. Windows are a mix of Tudor and Rococo styles. Church fronted by tower topped by 4 tall corner pinnacles and a central conical spire in Arts and Crafts design. Front is squared basalt with ashlar dressings. Central entrance is an open wooden porch with slate roof and stone plinth.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Rough-coursed rubble
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt is in good condition but there is some evidence of localised sandstone detailing deterioration through scaling, flaking and granular disintegration with loss of architectural definition.
  • 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):
    306903
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    432629

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1841
  • Architect:
    Vincent Craig (LA)
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB05/05/002
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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