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Gate Lodge, Ballygalley

  •   186 Coast Road, Ballygalley, Larne, BT40 2QG

Gothic style lodge on asymmetrical plan, mix of 1 and 1 ½ storeys. Steep gabled roof in green slate, with timber bargeboards and finials. Open porch entrance. Gable end has semi-circular bay window.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed quarry-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone blocks on coastal facing façade show more evidence of minor surface loss whilst those on the sheltered inland façade remain relatively intact. Poor maintenance poses the greatest risk to the future of this structure.
  • 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):
    338034
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    407202

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1898
  • Architect:
    S.P. Close
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB06/03/007
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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