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Church of St. Patrick

  •   Jordanstown

Gothic style church consisting of nave, North/South transept and projecting chancel. Entrance is a double gabled roof-height enclosed porch and choir vestry. 3 stage square tower at West end, crenellated with corner pinnacles. Pitched slate roof. Sandstone plinth, large tooled ashlar blocks. Ashlar sandstone dressing- quoins, courses and window dressing.

Stone Information

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  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
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  • Other Stone Type:
  • 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):
    335676
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    384334

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1866
  • Architect:
    Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB21/11/001
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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