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Bishop and Parochial Houses

  •   St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry City

Three storey, 5 bay parochial house with 1 gabled bay advanced at each end. Central trefoil recessed doorway with coat of arms above and polished red granite columns at either side. Ground floor windows have a central column, first floor do not. All windows are double shouldered, top window on end bays has sandstone carved pointed arch above, with un-carved coat of arms plaque. Central bay extends into dormer at top with carved coat of arms at centre. Right-hand bay has 2 storey canted bay window

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed squared
  • 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):
    242996
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    417126

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1876
  • Architect:
    James McCarthy
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB01/21/002
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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