Clare Castle

Mixture of stone and red brick in consecutive bands forming the remains of a corner turret. Building was destroyed by fire in 1785.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Greywacke
Primary Stone:

Greywacke
Stonework Construction:

Rough-coursed rubble
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):

301550
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

343976