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Castle Upton

  •   Antrim Road, Templepatrick

Two surviving round towers from 1610 embedded in a much modified building. Quadrangular building, 3 floors plus basement with tower (4 storey with conical roof) around courtyard.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    With the exception of some isolated deterioration of stonework dressings remaining visible stonework appears to be in generally good condition.
  • 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):
    322840
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    385762

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1610
  • Architect:
    Mr. Blower (LA)
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB20/12/018
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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