Culmore Fort

Culmore Point, Culmore

19th Century block house in form of a tower house, built on 17th Century site. Three storey with battlements. Modern room built onto top. North face has 2 sets of triple pointed arch mullioned windows. Blind porch on East. Rectangular doorway on South with no dressing

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Schist
Primary Stone:

Schist
Secondary Stone:

Imported Limestone
Stonework Construction:

Un-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):

247733
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

422396