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Ballygally Castle

  •   Coast Road, Ballygalley, Larne, BT40 2QZ

4 storey rectangular tower in Scottish style with steeply pitched roof. Cone-topped corner bartizans with gable lucernes. Part of a hotel since 1940. Rough cast render but some stonework exposed.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Rubble
  • Stonework Condition:
    Where exposed, stonework looks to be in good condition. Rough-cast render will need repaired in places.
  • 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):
    337219
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    407844

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1625
  • Architect:
    John Shaw
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB06/03/011
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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