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Clotworthy House

  •   Town Parks, Antrim, BT41 4LH

Former carriage house and stabling for Antrim Castle. Jacobean style gateway with square turrets, and family coat of arms. Screen wall at each side linked to 2 storey ranges with Dutch-style gables, and finely carved pinnacles on each gable. Built around a courtyard. Pitched slate roof. Tardree stone ashlar quoins and dressing.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed tooled ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt stonework is in good condition with no evidence of surface deterioration. Rhyolite detailing exhibits some evidence of surface deterioration and 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):
    314403
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    387799

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    c1840
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB20/08/004
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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