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Gatehouse Screen, Killyleagh Castle

  •   Killyleagh, Down

Tudor style gatehouse built into bawn wall with corner round towers. Central square crenellated gatehouse with large Tudor archway leading into the bawn. Square coat of arms above and square casement windows, taller at left-hand side. Inside; one small window either side of the archway and an oriel window above with embedded coat of arms

Stone Information

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  • Secondary Stone:
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  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed quarry-faced
  • 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):
    352442
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    352905

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1860
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB18/03/002
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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