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Castle Chichester

  •   Whitehead

Remains of a tower House, 8.2 x 8.1m, approximately 11m high. Narrow windows on upper floors. Some window surrounds added by owner in 1991, corners also repaired. Builders: John Courtney of Ormeau Buildings Works, Belfast.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
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  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Rubble
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt field stones in generally good condition with some surface greening of the structure but no significant evidence of deterioration.
  • 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):
    347742
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    392015

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    Late Medieval
  • Architect:
    Not Assigned
  • Listing:
    Mon
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    ANT047:025
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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