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Derrykeighan Parish Church (St. Colman’s)

  •   Castlecatt Road, Dervock

Gothic church with shallow South transept and chancel, fronted by a large square tower with pointed corner pinnacles. Side recessed arched doorway with hood-mould. On North side, small box room with entrance and pitched slate roof along middle of nave. In NE corner is a square vestry with gable end.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed rough-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt blockwork is in good condition but some sandstone elements show evidence of deterioration through loss of surface material and architectural detail.
  • 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):
    297296
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    431760

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1831
  • Architect:
    Not Assigned
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB05/09/001
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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