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Former Irish Society School

  •   Beresford Place, Coleraine

Extensive 1 and 2 storey range of buildings, built in red brick with sandstone dressings. Pointed arch tracery windows at South end. Two school entrances with shouldered arch doorways and circular coat of arms above. Multiple other entrances and windows. Canted bay section at North end, small tower on North side

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Plain ashlar
  • 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):
    284901
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    432030

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1867-9
  • Architect:
    Thomas Turner
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB03/17/010
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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