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Christ Church, Derriaghy

  •   Derriaghy, Lisburn

Gothic style church with Celtic and Scottish influences with a slim tall square bell tower and spire at 45 degrees to nave. To opposite corner is a squat round turret. Front lean-to porch with carved stone vegetables and birds. Above is a great rose window of plate tracery. Wall topped by crow-stepped gables, slate pitched roof. Narrow chancel.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed rock-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone blockwork is in reasonable condition but with some evidence of isolated stone block deterioration and surface loss through scaling, flaking and granular disintegration.
  • 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):
    327499
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    367821

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1872
  • Architect:
    William Gillespie
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB19/18/008
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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