Dunluce Castle

Extensive castle ruins set on cliff face, including gatehouse, curtain walls and tower, 2 storey manor house and kitchen area.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Basalt
Primary Stone:

Basalt
Secondary Stone:

Ballycastle Sandstone
Replacement Stone:

Dungannon Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Rubble
Stonework Condition:

Basalt is in good condition but sandstone elements show some evidence of deterioration with loss of surface material through scaling, flaking and granular disintegration. Replacement of some sandstone quoins is evident.
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):

290575
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

441455