Bishop’s Gate Derry City

Single rounded arch gateway with carved head keystone and carved plaque either side. Square-topped pedestrian archway either side

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Buff-Pink Sandstone
Primary Stone:

Buff-Pink Sandstone
Replacement Stone:

English Carboniferous Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Coursed plain ashlar
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):

243276
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

416461