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Castleward House

  •   Strangford, Down

Large country house, 3 storey over basement. 7 bays long, 4 wide. Divided in style; West façade classical, East façade Strawberry Gothic. Later Classical style enclosed stone porch to South façade with balustrade and set of 2 columns on either side. Classical face has set of 4 giant Corinthian columns attached above entrance, below a classical pediment with carvings and shield. Pedimented windows on first floor, rusticated stone work on ground floor

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
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  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-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):
    357240
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    349344

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1760
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB18/08/065
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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