Bishop’s House, Kilroot

Ruins of 3 storey elongated stone house. Roofless with arched round-headed openings and brick dressings. A mixture of basalt and sandstone quoins.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Basalt
Primary Stone:

Basalt
Secondary Stone:

Scrabo Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Un-coursed rubble
Stonework Condition:

Standing stonework is in reasonably good condition with minimal evidence of block deterioration although significant portions of the facades are obscured by ivy.
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):

345067
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

389483