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Galgorm Castle

  •   Ballymena, County Antrim

Three storey house over basement, double pile. Pitched slate roof with gable ends with Dutch parapets. Georgian-glazed windows with brick surrounds. Sandstone cills.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Rock-faced rubble
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt stonework is in good condition with evidence of repointing and mortar replacement.
  • 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):
    308234
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    402373

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1627
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB07/15/001A
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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