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Bishop’s Gate

  •   Mussenden Road, Downhill

Classical style pedimented gate screen with 2 Doric columns and rounded arch opening with pilasters. Rounded arch pedestrian entrance in screen wall at right side, statue alcove on left (statue now gone). Gate lodge on right hand side with pointed arch doorway and rounded arch sash window either side. Vermiculated blocks round windows, corner pinnacles, and rounded pillars on corners

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    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):
    276106
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    435431

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1783
  • Architect:
    James Wyatt/James McBlain
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB03/12/012
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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