Dalway’s Bawn

Flanking wall and 3 surviving large corner round towers with conical slate roofs. Central area now part of farm buildings.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Basalt
Primary Stone:

Basalt
Secondary Stone:

Scrabo Sandstone
Other Stone Type:

Antrim Chalk
Stonework Construction:

Rough-coursed rubble with galleting
Stonework Condition:

Primary stone (basalt) is in good condition with no significant evidence of deterioration. Sandstone shows minimal evidence of surface loss primarily through granular disintegration. Degeneration of mortar noted in places.
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):

344395
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

391443